Abandoned by Guy de Maupassant
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her family's estate after being abandoned by her lover. She struggles with feelings of shame and rejection, but ultimately finds solace in the natural world and a sense of liberation from societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of love, abandonment, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1886 · Genre: Realism, Drama, Psychological Fiction · 3,478 words
First lines
"I really think you must be mad, my dear, to go for a country walk in such weather as this. You have had some very strange notions for the last two months. You drag me to the seaside in spite of myself, when you have never once had such a whim during all the forty-four years that we have been married. You chose Fecamp, which is a very dull town, without consulting me in the matter, and now you are seized with such a rage for walking, you who hardly ever stir out on foot, that you want to take a country walk on the hottest day of the year. Ask d'Apreval to go with you, as he is ready to gratify all your whims. As for me, I am going back to have a nap."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realism, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Tragedy, Social Commentary
- Length: 3,478 words
- Structure: 1 section, 114 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Realism — The narrative focuses on everyday life and the complex emotions of ordinary people, characteristic of the realist genre.
- Drama — The story explores intense emotional conflicts and personal relationships, central to dramatic literature.
- Psychological Fiction — The work delves deeply into the characters' internal struggles and motivations, a hallmark of psychological fiction.
- Tragedy — The narrative involves themes of loss, regret, and the consequences of past actions, aligning with the tragic genre.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Short Story · French Literature · Realism · Existentialism · Philosophical Themes · Human Nature · Loneliness · Isolation · Despair · Mental Health · Emotional Turmoil