Contes du jour et de la nuit by Guy de Maupassant
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Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
French
"Contes du jour et de la nuit" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story collection published in 1885. The title itself suggests a contrast between light and darkness, day and night. These twenty-one tales explore humanity's darker nature through stories of cruelty, betrayal, and tragedy. Maupassant portrays peasants as heartless and greedy, bourgeois ...
begins with lighter stories before descending into darkness—examining murder, suicide, and human monstrosity with unflinching clarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Michelle Jones
1 year agoHelped me clear up some confusion on the topic.
George Nguyen
1 year agoText is crisp, making it easy to focus.
Michelle Sanchez
2 months agoAfter finishing this book, the atmosphere created is totally immersive. I learned so much from this.
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Sarah Williams
3 months agoHonestly, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. A true masterpiece.