Maupassant
The Storyteller
Life is a slope. Guy climbed it by observing others. Their cowardice. Their greatness. Their madness.
1850 — 1893
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Quotes
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Themes
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Era
Life and journey
Guy was the master of the short story. meteoric rise.
Their thought
cruel realism. life as a tragic farce. painting fear.
What they leave us
perfection of the short story. limpid style.
Major works
Bel-Ami (1885).
The Horla (1887).
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2 quotes
“Le baiser est la plus sûre façon de se taire en disant tout.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“A kiss is the surest way to be silent while saying everything.”
— Inconnu
“La vie, voyez-vous, ça n'est jamais si bon ni si mauvais qu'on croit.”
Original quote in French
Suggested translation
“Life, you see, is never as good or as bad as one thinks.”
— Inconnu
