Description
Includes slipcase. Pages are clean. Binding is secure. Hardcover has normal wear.
This handsome collection of tales by the celebrated French writer Guy de Maupassant offers readers a window into late 19th-century French society. Maupassant’s unflinching realism and keen eye for human foibles made him one of the most influential short story writers of his era. His tales, which often feature surprising twists and mordant wit, explore themes of class, ambition, and the darker impulses that lurk beneath the veneer of civilized life. This well-preserved volume, with its sturdy binding and clean pages, would make a fine addition to any collector’s library. Maupassant’s enduring popularity and his impact on the development of the short story form ensure that this collection will continue to engage and delight readers for generations to come.
