Guy de Maupassant: Short Stories Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant, born on August 5, 1850, is the author of the famous short story, “The Necklace” written in 1888. Guy de Maupassant was a French author in the 19-century, most famously known for his many short stories, such as “Boule de suif” (“...

As we progressed through this course, many themes have become clear and have been expressed thoroughly in the assigned readings. A very prominent theme around the 19th century, socially and in literature, was the role of women in society. The 1800...

At first glance, the two short stories, “The Overcoat” by Nikolai Gogol and “Two Friends” by Maupassant seem like two anecdotal overviews of the general society at the time. But in fact, these two short stories are very critical and provide a...

In Guy De Maupassant’s “The Necklace”, Mme. Mathilde Loisel makes every effort to lead a life that is beyond her means. She uses conspicuous consumption, to display her unreal opulence. When her husband secures an invitation to take her at the...