On August 5, 157 years ago, Guy de Maupassant was born. He is considered one of the most notable French writers of the 19th century. Because of his particular way of writing, he has been considered one of the fathers of modern short story. During his youth, while living in Paris, he found a mentor in the writer Gustave Flaubert. Maupassant also had the opportunity to meet other great writers like Émile Zola and Ivan Turgenev. He wrote novels and poems, but his short stories are the ones considered masterpieces.Short stories in general are refreshing and entertaining. Sometimes, short stories have the capacity to impact you so quickly that you will feel your head spinning, but believe me, it is worth it! So, if you are looking for something stimulating and new to read this summer, how about some short stories?
If you would like to read something by Guy the Maupassant, here we have some recommendations for you:
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