Guy de Maupassant / Albert M. C. McMaster / Albert MCMcMaster
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Monsieur Parent and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the renowned French author, Guy de Maupassant. The book features some of his most famous works, including the titular story, Monsieur Parent, as well as The Necklace, A Piece of String, and The Horla.The stories in this collection are set in various locations throughout France and explore themes such as love, loss, class, and morality. Maupassant’s writing style is known for its vivid descriptions, realistic characters, and subtle social commentary.Monsieur Parent tells the story of a father who becomes obsessed with his daughter’s suitor and ultimately ruins her chance at happiness. The Necklace follows a woman who borrows an expensive necklace for a fancy event and loses it, leading to a downward spiral of debt and desperation. A Piece of String is a tale of a man falsely accused of theft and the consequences of his reputation being tarnished.The Horla, considered one of Maupassant’s finest works, is a haunting story of a man who becomes convinced that an invisible being is tormenting him. The story is often interpreted as a commentary on the author’s own struggles with mental illness.Overall, Monsieur Parent and Other Stories is a timeless collection of short stories that showcases Maupassant’s mastery of the form and his ability to capture the complexities of human nature.1911. Translated by Albert M.C. McMaster, A.E. Henderson, and Mme. Quesada and others. French author of the naturalistic school who is generally considered the greatest French short story writer. Contents: Monsieur Parent; Queen Hortense; Timbuctoo; Tombstones; Mademoiselle Pearl; The Thief; Clair de Lune; Waiter a Bock; After; Forgiveness; Woman�������s Wiles; A Queer Night in Paris; That Costly Ride; Useless Beauty; The Father; My Uncle Sosthenes; The Baroness; Mother and Son; The Hand; A Tress of Hair; The Cripple; and Alexandre. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
