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Guy de Maupassant’s anthology gathers five of his most celebrated short stories: "The Diamond Necklace," "The Piece of String," "The Horla," "Two Little Soldiers," and "The White Wolf." The volume showcases Maupassant’s keen observation of social life and customs, offering a glimpse into the paradoxes of human desire and emotion.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Guy de Maupassant
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