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- Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (UK: / ˈmoʊpæsɒ̃ /, US: / ˈmoʊpəsɒnt, ˌmoʊpəˈsɒ̃ /; 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 forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms.
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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...
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...
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.
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.
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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.
Jul 2, 2024 · Guy de Maupassant - French Writer, Short Stories, Novels: As soon as Boule de suif was published, Maupassant found himself in demand by newspapers. He left the ministry and spent the next two years writing articles for Le Gaulois and the Gil Blas.
