Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant Biography

Author (1850–1893)
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The short stories of writer Guy de Maupassant detail many aspects of French life in the 19th century.

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French writer Guy de Maupassant is famous for his short stories, which paint a fascinating picture of French life in the 19th century. He was prolific, publishing over 300 short stories and six novels, but died at a young age after ongoing struggles with both physical and mental health.

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