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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...
4 days ago · 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...
Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (Aug 5, 1850 - Jul 6, 1893) was a popular French author who wrote under the pen name Guy de Maupassant. He is considered one of the fathers of the modern short story as well as one of its finest practitioners.
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...
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.
- Esther Lombardi
Guy de Maupassant, (born Aug. 5, 1850, Château de Miromesnil?, near Dieppe, France—died July 6, 1893, Paris), French writer of short stories. His law studies were interrupted by the Franco-Prussian War; his experience as a volunteer provided him with material for some of his best works.
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a popular 19th-century French writer. He is one of the fathers of the modern short story. A protege of Flaubert, Maupassant's short stories are characterized by their economy of style and their efficient effortless dénouement. He also wrote six short novels.
