A Sister's Confession by Guy de Maupassant

Name: A Sister's Confession
Author: Guy de Maupassant

The story revolves around a woman who confesses to her brother that she has been having an affair with his best friend. The confession is motivated by the brother's impending marriage and the woman's desire to be honest about her feelings, despite knowing it will cause him pain.

By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1883 · Genre: Drama, Tragedy, Psychological Fiction · 2,065 words

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Marguerite de Therelles was dying. Although she was-only fifty-six years old she looked at least seventy-five. She gasped for breath, her face whiter than the sheets, and had spasms of violent shivering, with her face convulsed and her eyes haggard as though she saw a frightful vision.

Her elder sister, Suzanne, six years older than herself, was sobbing on her knees beside the bed. A small table close to the dying woman's couch bore, on a white cloth, two lighted candles, for the priest was expected at any moment to administer extreme unction and the last communion.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Date: 1883 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Tragedy, Psychological Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length: 2,065 words
Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Drama — The story revolves around intense emotional conflicts and tragic events between two sisters, highlighting themes of love, jealousy, and sacrifice.
Tragedy — The narrative is marked by a series of unfortunate events leading to the death of a beloved character and the revelation of a dark secret, culminating in a sorrowful resolution.
Psychological Fiction — The story delves deeply into the psychological turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, particularly focusing on guilt and confession.
Gothic Fiction — Elements of death, a dark secret, and the presence of a priest in a deathbed confession contribute to a gothic atmosphere.