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Maupassant, Guy de

(1850-1893) French writer. Both in person and in his work, Guy de Maupassant presents a paradox. He found no joy in his literary efforts, and his fame rests primarily in his short stories, of which he composed more than 200.

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Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was the French writer of some 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. Discover the works of Guy de Maupassant.

Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant wrote short stories like The Necklace and Bel Amim, but he also wrote poetry and novels. He was an author of the naturalistic school. Read more about the life and works of Guy de Maupassant.

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