The Trip Of Le Horla

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726666717

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The Trip of Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Have you ever experienced a hot air balloon ride? This short story describes a trip from Paris to Belgium taken by the popular French author Guy de Maupassant. Describing in detail every sight and sound, he takes readers on a balloon ride like no other. The three crew members and three passengers watch the sunset and moonrise and experience the threat of a looming storm. Views of Paris and the beautiful French and Belgian countryside below are also eloquently brought to life. 'The Trip of Le Horla' (1887) is perfect for fans of his short stories and readers of 19th-century travel books. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a famous French writer, best known as one of the finest practitioners of the short story. Master of style and dramatic narrative, Maupassant’s stories are mainly interested in the relationships between men and women, often found at the crossroads of life. One of his greatest influences was Gustave Flaubert, who introduced him to some of the central names of the time, such as Émile Zola, Henry James, and Ivan Turgenev. Some of his best-known works include the novels "Bel Ami" and "Une Vie", more than 300 short stories, travel books, and even an attempt at poetry. ‘Bel Ami’ was made into a film in 2012, starring Uma Thurman, Robert Pattinson, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998-09-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780191606007

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A Day in the Country and Other Stories by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

This selection of twenty-seven stories shows Maupassant at his comic, cruel, and brilliant best. In addition to the poignant title story, it includes one of the most famous tales ever written, The Necklace , and Le Horla, an account of a disintegrating personality that chillingly parallels the author's own decline into madness. All the stories demonstrate his genius for invention and his ability to write unblinkingly about the absurdity of the human condition, supporting Henry James' claim that in the annals of story-telling, Maupassant stands `like a lion in the path'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author : Guy de Mauspassant
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473360082

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Useless Beauty by Guy de Mauspassant Pdf

This early work by Guy de Maupassant was originally published in the 1880's. Guy de Maupassant was born in 1850 at the Château de Miromesnil, near Dieppe, France. He came from a prosperous family, but when Maupassant was eleven, his mother risked social disgrace by trying to secure a legal separation from her husband. After the split, Maupassant lived with his mother till he was thirteen, and inherited her love of classical literature. In 1880, Maupassant published his first – and, according to many, his best – short story, entitled 'Boule de Suif' ('Ball of Fat'). It was an instant success. He went on to be extremely prolific during the 1880s, working methodically to produce up to four volumes of short fiction every year. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Short stories, French
ISBN : UCBK:C022805370

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The Horla, Miss Harriet, and other stories by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726647655

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Who Knows? by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Guy de Maupassant's short story "Who Knows?" recounts nothing short of a bizarre series of events. Our narrator writes from inside an asylum, where he has committed himself and now recounts what has transpired earlier. We learn that the narrator, a self-proclaimed recluse, has a love of furniture, which he used to decorate his house with. One day, the furniture disappeared under mysterious circumstances and he came across them in the most unexpected place. Yet he is still a long way from discovering how they got there in the first place. 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 : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798703172322

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Bel-Ami Illustrated by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

After changing his five-franc piece Georges Duroy left the restaurant. He twisted his mustache in military style and cast a rapid, sweeping glance upon the diners, among whom were three saleswomen, an untidy music-teacher of uncertain age, and two women with their husbands.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951D005342220

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The Miromesnil Edition of Guy de Maupassant ... by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726666335

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The Inn by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Set in the Swiss Alps, ‘The Inn’ could almost be the template for ‘The Shining,’ starring Jack Nicholson. When winter sets in, the owners of the eponymous inn decide to go see the snow out in the nearby valley. Behind them, they leave the caretaker, Gaspard, Ulrich, and Sam the dog. However, when Ulrich leaves to go hunting and doesn’t come back, Gaspard is left all alone... A haunting tale, swathed in snow and with a brooding, unsettling atmosphere, this is a perfect fireside 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 : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CUB:U183033820900

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Works by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Author : Maurice Renard
Publisher : Hollywood Comics
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 193555817X

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The Blue Peril by Maurice Renard Pdf

Often hailed as the best French science fiction writer of the early 20th century, Renard s "The Blue Peril" is considered his masterpiece, with its invisible alien creatures that fish for men the way men capture fish in order to study mankind.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996-03-27
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780486289182

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Best Short Stories by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

New edition features 7 of the most popular tales of one of the greatest of all short-story writers. Included are "La Parure," "Mademoiselle Fifi," "La Maison Tellier," "La Ficelle," "Miss Harriet," "Boule de Suif" and "Le Horla," all reflecting Maupassant's intimate familiarity with Paris and the universality of his creations.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726646863

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Coward by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Wealth, wit, natural grace, and an air of nobility makes the perfect 19th century French gentleman. Add a certain amount of pride and you have Viscount Gontran-Joseph de Signoles, not by chance called Handsome Signoles. His flawless life changes when he challenges a man to a duel and realises that some virtues can be found beyond one’s appearance. Explore the inner battle between a man and his deepest fears told by the master of the short story, Guy de Maupassant. Guy de Maupassant (1850 –1893) was a French author considered a father of the modern short story. During his prolific work life, he wrote 300 short stories, verse, travel books and novels. One of his most famous works, the novel Bel-Ami, inspired the 2012 movie with the same name, starring Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman.

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UVA:X000456010

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Works: The Horla, Little Louise Roque, and other stories by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1725512882

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Le Horla by Guy de Maupassant Pdf

LE HORLA: Large Print By Guy de Maupassant "The Horla" is an 1887 short horror story written in the style of a journal by the French writer Guy de Maupassant, after an initial, much shorter version published in the newspaper Gil Blas, October 26, 1886. American horror writer H. P. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.