This collection of short stories by one of the greatest French writers of the 19th century, Guy de Maupassant, showcases his unique style and literary skill. From tales of love and loss to stories of betrayal and revenge, these works examine the human condition with wit, insight, and compassion. 'Short Stories' remains a beloved classic of world literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public ...
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This collection of short stories by one of the greatest French writers of the 19th century, Guy de Maupassant, showcases his unique style and literary skill. From tales of love and loss to stories of betrayal and revenge, these works examine the human condition with wit, insight, and compassion. 'Short Stories' remains a beloved classic of world literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Used-Good. Good hardback in slipcase. Translated by Gerard Hopkins & illustrated with drawings by Nigel Lambourne. Binding tight; spine a little faded, with light blue stains on front board.
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1959. Folio Society. Hard Cover. Book-Good, red decoration on boards, gilt titles on spine, purple boards, spine sunned. 9x5.5. 320pp. Frontis & 13 b/w illus by Gerard Hopkins.
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Good. No Dust Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Preface by Paul Bourget & intro by Robert Arnot. 4 tissue-covered plates. Attractive gilt-stamped dark green cloth, with gilt top. "V" on spine so a volume from a set of works. Library stamp on front endpaper. Minor flaws.