All Over by Guy de Maupassant (1886)

Name: All Over
Author: Guy de Maupassant

The story revolves around a young woman who has been abandoned by her lover and is struggling to come to terms with the rejection. She reflects on their relationship and realizes that she was never truly loved by him, but rather used for his own gratification. The narrative explores themes of heartbreak, disillusionment, and the complexities of human relationships.

By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1886 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama · 2,776 words

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Compte de Lormerin had just finished dressing. He cast a parting glance at the large mirror which occupied an entire panel in his dressing-room and smiled.

He was really a fine-looking man still, although quite gray. Tall, slight, elegant, with no sign of a paunch, with a small mustache of doubtful shade, which might be called fair, he had a walk, a nobility, a "chic," in short, that indescribable something which establishes a greater difference between two men than would millions of money. He murmured:

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Work type: Short story
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Date: 1886 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction
Length: 2,776 words
Structure: 1 section, 67 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, emotional depth, and explores themes of aging, memory, and lost love.
Romance — Central to the story is a past romantic relationship and the enduring emotions associated with it.
Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, such as emotional tension and personal conflict, particularly in the protagonist's reflections on the past.
Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the protagonist's internal thoughts and emotions, examining his psychological state and perceptions.