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Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant ( UK: / ˈmoʊpæsɒ̃ /, [1] [2] US: / ˈmoʊpəsɒnt, ˌmoʊpəˈsɒ̃ /; [2] [3] [4] [5] French: [ɡi d (ə) mopasɑ̃]; 5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a 19th-century French author, celebrated as a master of the short story, as well as a representative of the naturalist school, depicting human lives, destinies and social fo...
Jul 2, 2024 · Guy de Maupassant (born August 5, 1850, Château de Miromesnil?, near Dieppe, France—died July 6, 1893, Paris) was a French naturalist writer of short stories and novels who is by general agreement the greatest French short-story writer.
- Guy de Maupassant is regarded as the best French writer of short stories. His 300 stories were written in the naturalist style and often described...
- Guy de Maupassant studied law and served in the military during the Franco-German War. His literary education came through his informal apprentices...
- Guy de Maupassant learned in his early 20s that he had syphilis, which was then a frightening and widespread malady. He refused to undergo treatmen...
Learn about the life and works of Guy de Maupassant, a French author who wrote under a pen name and influenced many other writers. Explore his short stories, novels, poems and letters on this web page.
Apr 2, 2014 · French writer Guy de Maupassant is famous for his short stories, which paint a fascinating picture of French life in the 19th century. He was prolific, publishing over 300 short stories and six...
Guy de Maupassant [ g i d(ə) mo.pa.ˈsɑ̃], né le 5 août 1850 au château de Miromesnil près de Tourville-sur-Arques 1, 2 ( France) et mort le 6 juillet 1893 dans le 16e arrondissement de Paris, est un écrivain et journaliste littéraire français.
- 5 août 1850Tourville-sur-Arques ( France)
- Henry René Albert Guy de Maupassant
Dec 5, 2019 · Learn about the themes, structure, and style of four representative short stories by Guy de Maupassant, a French writer who explored war, prostitution, and madness. Discover how he depicted the Prussian occupation of France and the human tragedies it caused.
May 20, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Guy de Maupassant, a French writer of short stories, novels, and poetry. He was influenced by Flaubert and Zola, and wrote about the lower classes and social issues.
