Publisher's Synopsis
The Gamekeeper, The Story Of A Farm Girl, and The Marquis De Fumerol is a collection of three short stories by the renowned French author, Guy de Maupassant. The first story, The Gamekeeper, is a tale of love and betrayal set in the French countryside. It follows the story of a gamekeeper who falls in love with a young woman, only to discover that she is already engaged to another man.The second story, The Story Of A Farm Girl, is a poignant tale of a young woman's struggle to survive on a farm in Normandy. It explores the themes of poverty, hardship, and the resilience of the human spirit.The third and final story, The Marquis De Fumerol, is a satirical take on the French aristocracy. It follows the story of a young marquis who is forced to marry a wealthy heiress in order to save his family's estate. However, things don't go according to plan, and the marquis finds himself in a series of comical and embarrassing situations.Overall, this collection of short stories showcases Maupassant's mastery of the form, and his ability to explore a wide range of themes and emotions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the short story genre.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Horla and Other Stories, by Guy de Maupassant. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417901306.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
