A Humble Drama by Guy de Maupassant
The story revolves around a young woman who marries an older man for financial security. She struggles with feelings of guilt and inadequacy due to her husband's infidelity and her own lack of passion in the relationship. The narrative explores themes of love, morality, and social class.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1887 · Genre: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Travel Literature · 2,379 words
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Meetings that are unexpected constitute the charm of traveling. Who has not experienced the joy of suddenly coming across a Parisian, a college friend, or a neighbor, five hundred miles from home? Who has not passed a night awake in one of those small, rattling country stage-coaches, in regions where steam is still a thing unknown, beside a strange young woman, of whom one has caught only a glimpse in the dim light of the lantern, as she entered the carriage in front of a white house in some small country town?
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A Humble Drama is listed on Textopian as a short story by Guy de Maupassant, dated 1887 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Travel Literature, Realism, Short Story
- Length: 2,379 words
- Structure: 1 section, 43 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The narrative focuses on emotional and personal conflicts, particularly the sorrow and loneliness of the protagonist.
- Psychological Fiction — The story delves into the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters, exploring themes of loss and longing.
- Travel Literature — The setting and plot revolve around travel and the encounters and reflections it provokes.
- Realism — The story presents a realistic portrayal of human emotions and societal norms without romanticizing them.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Realism · French Literature · Short Story Collection · 19th Century Literature · Existential Themes · Human Nature · Social Commentary · Philosophical Fiction · Literary Realism · Naturalism · Tragic Tone