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Considered one of the world's best short story writers, de Maupassant crafted flawless tales, often known for their surprise endings, that have influenced generations of American and European writers. This unique collection contains 19 of his most famous stories and his brilliant novel Pierre... read more

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I DO not intend to make any plea here for the little novel which follows.

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This is book 815 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Master of Ballantrae, and followed by Fortunata and Jacinta: Two Stories of Married Women (Classics).

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  1. Guy de Maupassant (Author)

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Original Language: French
Publisher: V. Harvard
Country: France
Publication Date: 1888
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 116

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