The Diamond Necklace

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726666359

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The Diary of a Madman by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Later made into a film, starring Vincent Price, ‘The Diary of a Madman’ is a dark and disturbing short story. In just three pages, Maupassant introduces us to an upright magistrate who has just condemned a prisoner, Blondel, to death. Blondel is convicted of prolicide, and the magistrate wants to work out why he’s committed this terrible crime. Through his diary, we see how the idea takes root and becomes something much more sinister... A gripping read that’s as relevant today as when it was written, ‘The Diary of a Madman’ is the ideal read for fans of Stephen King. Hailed as one of the pioneers of the modern short story, Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 - 1893) was born in Dieppe, France. After his parents’ divorce, Maupassant was cared for by his mother who had a passion for literature. During his secondary education, he was introduced to the acclaimed novelist, Gustave Flaubert, who was to play a prominent part in Maupassant’s literary career. The Franco-Prussian War saw the author enlist in the Navy, and his experiences influenced many of his books, including ‘Boule de Suif.’ Flaubert was to take him under his wing after the war, introducing him to realist and naturalist authors, such as Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev.

Author : Cheryl Jarvis
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780007268856

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The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis Pdf

When a group of 13 middle-aged women friends decides to buy and share a $37,000 diamond necklace, they learn more than they ever thought possible about themselves, friendship, and the power of possibility.

Author : Jonathan Beckman
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780306823558

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How to Ruin a Queen by Jonathan Beckman Pdf

Tale of greed, lust, deceit, theft, kidnapping, and assassination in the final years of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette’s court

Author : Cheryl Jarvis
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780345509475

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The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis Pdf

The true story of thirteen women who took a risk on an expensive diamond necklace and, in the process, changed not only themselves but a community. Four years ago, in Ventura, California, Jonell McLain saw a diamond necklace in a local jewelry store display window. The necklace aroused desire first, then a provocative question: Why are personal luxuries so plentiful yet accessible to so few? What if we shared what we desired? Several weeks, dozens of phone calls, and a leap of faith later, Jonell bought the necklace with twelve other women, with the goal of sharing it. Part charm, part metaphor, part mirror, the necklace weaves in and out of each woman’s life, reflecting her past, defining her present, making promises for her future. Lending sparkle in surprising and unexpected ways, the necklace comes to mean something dramatically different to each of the thirteen women. With vastly dissimilar histories and lives, the women show us how they transcended their individual personalities and politics to join together in an uncommon journey. What started as a quirky social experiment became something far richer and deeper, as the women transformed a symbol of exclusivity into a symbol of inclusiveness. They discovered that sharing the necklace among themselves was only the beginning; The more they shared with others, the more profound this experience–and experiment–became. Original, resonant, and beautifully told, this book is an inspiring story about a necklace that became greater than the sum of its links, and about thirteen ordinary women who understood the power of possibility, who touched the lives of a community, and who together created one extraordinary experience.

Author : Thomas Carlyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Diamond Necklace Affair
ISBN : UOM:39015029484493

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The Diamond Necklace by Thomas Carlyle Pdf

Author : Countess De La Motte
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019591285

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The Diamond Necklace by Countess De La Motte Pdf

This gripping memoir tells the true story of a scandal that rocked the French court in the 18th century. It is a must-read for fans of historical true crime. 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.

Author : Thomas Carlyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1857
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLI:4427366-40

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The diamond necklace by Thomas Carlyle Pdf

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726646917

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The Diamond Necklace by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

"The Diamond Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant portrays the complexities and consequences of keeping up appearances in the 19th century. Mathilde is a young and beautiful woman, struggling with the ordinary circumstances of her life and marriage. When she is invited to a fancy ball with her husband, she borrows a diamond necklace from a friend. To her horror, she finds the necklace to be gone by the end of the night. The couple must now find a way to quickly replace the necklace, but the cost turns out to be terribly high. The story has inspired film adaptations, such as the silent film The Necklace (1909). Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a prolific French writer considered a pioneer in modern short story writing. Maupassant was a protégé of French writer Gustave Flaubert and is known for novels such as A Woman's Life and short stories including "The Horla" and "The Dumpling." Maupassant's stories fall into the Naturalist movement, often depicting social entanglements and complex human fates. They have inspired countless film adaptations including the French-Belgian drama called A Woman's Life (2016).

Author : John Hardman
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300249033

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Marie-Antoinette by John Hardman Pdf

This “wonderfully gripping biography” digs beneath the famous legend to present a nuanced and revealing portrait of a serious-mined monarch (Allan Massie, Wall Street Journal). As the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, Marie-Antoinette was mistrusted and reviled in her own time, while today she is portrayed as a lightweight incapable of understanding the events that engulfed her. But who was she really? In this new account, John Hardman redresses the balance and sheds fresh light on her story. Hardman shows how Marie-Antoinette played a significant but misunderstood role in the crisis of the monarchy. Drawing on new sources, he describes how she refused to prioritize the aggressive foreign policy of her mother, bravely took over the helm from her faltering husband, and, when revolution broke out, worked closely with repentant radicals to give the constitutional monarchy a fighting chance. For the first time, Hardman demonstrates exactly what influence Marie-Antoinette had and when and how she exerted it. Named a 2020 Book of the Year by The Spectator

Author : Maupassant Guy de
Publisher : Xist Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681952093

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The Necklace and Other Short Stories by Maupassant Guy de Pdf

Opulence is sometimes deceiving“She removed the wraps from her shoulders before the glass, for a final view of herself in her glory. Suddenly she uttered a cry. Her necklace was not around...” - Guy de Maupassant, The Necklace Madame Mathilde Loisel is displeased: she cannot go to a fancy party because she doesn’t have anything to wear. Her husband tries to help her and gives her money to buy a new dress. She insists she also needs jewels so she borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Jeanne Forestier. After the party, Mathilde realizes that she lost the stunning necklace. ,This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Creative Education
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1985-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0886820030

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Two Friends by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

In the middle of war, two men go fishing in the river that runs through their village. They are captured by the enemy; mistaken for spies, and shot.

Author : Henry Vizetelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Diamond Necklace Affair, France, 1785
ISBN : OXFORD:600006693

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The Story of the Diamond Necklace by Henry Vizetelly Pdf

Author : Henry Vizetelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Diamond Necklace Affair, France, 1785
ISBN : UOM:39015002140104

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The Story of the Diamond Necklace by Henry Vizetelly Pdf

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781425029562

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Original Maupassant Short Stories, Volum by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Author : Henry Vizetelly
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752524543

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The Story of the Diamond Necklace by Henry Vizetelly Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.