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Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850, near Dieppe in France. In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’), which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming. Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique.

Guy de Maupassant is revered for his naturalistic fiction, which brilliantly captures flesh-and-blood characters as it evokes the most telling details of everyday life. Considered one of the finest French novels ever written, Bel Ami follows journalist Georges Duroy and his increasing stature among the Paris elite. With an immense thirst for power, Georges is not above an almost gleeful use of wealthy mistresses to achieve his ends.

How does picking up a piece of string lead to a poor old man's death? Find out in this Guy de Maupassant tale, narrated by actor Cornelius Garrett.

Guy de Maupassant is widely regarded as the father of the modern short story. As his 13 volumes of short stories attest, he was a prolific writer of this form. He had a simple, efficient style of writing and, like Anton Chekhov, found inspiration for his stories in the day-to-day lives of characters, in which their hidden natures are often revealed. Many of his works also centered on the Franco-Prussian War, in which he served.

A vague jealousy, one of those dormant jealousies which grow up between brothers or sisters and slowly ripen till they burst, on the occasion of a marriage perhaps, or of some good fortune happening to one of them, kept them on the alert in a sort of brotherly and non-aggressive animosity. They were fond of each other, it is true, but they watched each other. Pierre, five years old when Jean was born, had looked with the eyes of a little petted animal at that other little animal which had suddenly come to lie in his father's and mother's arms and to be loved and fondled by them.

Guy de Maupassant is renowned as one of the fathers of the modern short story. A protégé of Flaubert, he was celebrated for his naturalistic fiction, and wrote over 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books and one volume of verse in his short but highly productive lifetime. He died in an asylum aged just 43. This collection brings together dramatisations of some of his finest works.

"Un golpe de estado" es una novela corta de Guy de Maupassant que narra la historia de un hombre llamado Chauveau, quien planea y ejecuta un golpe de estado contra un pequeño pueblo francés. Chauveau, un individuo resentido y ambicioso, aprovecha la situación política y social del pueblo para manipular a la población y tomar el control del gobierno local. A medida que la trama avanza, se revelan las maquinaciones y los oscuros motivos de Chauveau, así como las consecuencias devastadoras de su ambición desenfrenada.

Life has the capacity of great moments and attainment, of lives well lived, fulfilling for ourselves and for those we touch. But for others life is arduous. There is no spark to ignite the curiosity, to explore and achieve a stability and a growth to their lives. Indeed their lives, in their own eyes, become almost meaningless, their sense of themselves subsumed under a myriad of problems, whether real or imagined. Seismic events in a life might crush them; the loss of a loved one for instance. Coping is difficult, support hard to find and isolation abounds.

Les contes fantastiques de Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) comptent parmi les meilleures du genre en littérature française. Matthieu Farcy vous propose une première sélection de récits fantastiques enregistrés de juin à août 2020, hors studio, à l’occasion d’une résidence artistique.

Guy de Maupassant was, and is to this day, one of the world's most celebrated short story writers. He famously tackled topics like the Franco-Prussian War and the disillusionment of life and relationships. This collection of his works, containing famous stories like "Boule de Suif" and "The Diamond Necklace" show off his lyrical and engaging style. The book is written in accessible language without being simple and is sure to delight a modern audience.

Cette sélection de contes et nouvelles réalistes comprend les récits les plus célèbres et les plus étudiés de Guy de Maupassant.

Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from the literature of France. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘Little Louise’, adapted from the original tale by Guy de Maupassant and Robert Morley starring in 'Doctor Knock' adapted from the original tale by Jules Romains.Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.

The Horla by Guy de Maupassant, narrated by Christopher Mireider, is a chilling tale of psychological horror that delves into the fragile boundary between sanity and madness. The story follows a man who becomes haunted by an invisible, malevolent presence known as The Horla. As his paranoia intensifies, he struggles to understand whether he is the victim of a supernatural force or descending into madness. Maupassant masterfully explores themes of isolation, fear, and the limits of human perception in this haunting, unforgettable short story.

Plongez dans l'univers fascinant de la société parisienne du XIXe siècle avec Bel-Ami, un chef-d'œuvre de la littérature française. Suivez l'ascension fulgurante de Georges Duroy, un jeune homme ambitieux et séducteur, prêt à tout pour gravir les échelons de la société. À travers ses aventures et ses manipulations, Maupassant nous offre une critique acerbe des mœurs de son époque, tout en nous captivant par son style inimitable et ses personnages complexes.

French literature may be said to begin with the ninth century "Song of Roland," and it has since then churned out masterpiece after masterpiece in every century right up to the present. Beginning with Balzac and Dumas in the early part of the nineteenth century and proceeding to Sartre and Camus at the midpoint of the twentieth, the stories in this collection showcase the talents of some of the greatest French masters of the short story.

Guy de Maupassant ist einer der berühmtesten französischen Erzähler des 19. Jahrhunderts. Seinen bis heute ungebrochenen Ruf hat er sich vor allem mit seinen Novellen gemacht, deren Bandbreite von der schwankhaften Dreiecksgeschichte über Schauernovellen und fantastische Erzählungen bis hin zu meist tragisch endenden Liebesgeschichten, psychologisch einfühlsamen Porträts und sozialkritischen Anklagen reicht. Dieses Hörbuch versammelt neun der besten Novellen des Autors, die einen guten, überblickshaften Einstieg in sein Schaffen zu geben vermögen.

A lesson on the power of vanity, "The Necklace" tells the story of Madame Mathilde Loisel and her husband. Mathilde always imagined herself as a socialite with beautiful gowns and wonderful jewels. Her husband, however, is a lowly clerk and the two have little money. Desperate to attend an important party, she borrows a friend's diamond necklace to match the dress her husband bought for her. But when Mathilde loses the expensive jewels, she nearly destroys her life in an effort to pay back the debt.

Guy de Maupassants Novelle über Sittlichkeit und Liebe. Im Gemeindehaus herrscht Aufruhr! Der Feldhüter hat bei seinem morgendlichen Rundgang in einem Dickicht am Waldrand ein älteres Liebespaar inflagranti erschwischt. Doch damit nicht genug. Im Verhör mit dem Bürgermeister erzählen der erwischte Kurzwarenhändler aus Paris und seine Frau von ihren Sehnsüchten, Hoffnungen und Träumen und halten ein Plädoyer für die Liebe. Guy de Maupassant wurde als Sohn einer lothringischen Adelsfamilie am 05.08.1850 auf Schloß Miromesnil bei Dieppe geboren.

Ein Vater, ein vorbildlicher Arbeiter in einer Knopffabrik, lebt mit seinen drei Töchtern in Le Havre. Zu allen Töchtern pflegte er einst ein gutes Verhältnis, bis Anna, die älteste Tochter, mit einem jungen Mann durchbrannte und das Elternhaus verließ. Seitdem herrscht zwischen Vater und Tochter Funktstille. Doch dann möchte Rose, die mittlere Tochter, den Sohn der Böttcher-Familie Touchard heiraten. Anna, inzwischen zu einer feinen Damen aufgestiegen und in einer Art Beziehung zum Richter Dubois lebend, möchte die Hochzeit ihrer Schwester in ihrer Wohnung ausrichten. Gesagt, getan.

Meisterwerk der französischen Literatur. Die Hauptfigur von "Eine Million", Léopold Bonnin, ist mit einer Frau verheiratet, deren Tante reich ist. Als sie stirbt, erfährt das Paar, dass die Erbschaft innerhalb von drei Jahren dem ersten Kind zugeschrieben wird. Die Zeit vergeht, kein Kind kommt. Die Stimmung des Paares verschlechtert sich erheblich, bis Leopold seinen Freund Frédéric Morel in sein Haus einführt... Guy de Maupassant wurde als Sohn einer lothringischen Adelsfamilie am 05.08.1850 auf Schloß Miromesnil bei Dieppe geboren.