An Exotic Prince
The story revolves around a young prince who becomes infatuated with a beautiful woman he meets at a ball. He becomes obsessed with her and begins to pursue her relentlessly, despite her initial rejection of him. As the prince's obsession grows, his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and disturbing. He starts to stalk the woman, showing up at her home uninvited and making unwanted advances towards her. The woman, who is depicted as a strong-willed and independent individual, tries to resist the prince's advances but ultimately finds herself trapped in a situation where she feels threatened and intimidated by his behavior. Throughout the story, the prince's actions are portrayed as a manifestation of his own inner turmoil and emotional instability. His obsession with the woman serves as a catalyst for him to confront his own dark impulses and desires. The narrative builds towards a tragic conclusion, as the prince's behavior becomes more and more extreme, ultimately leading to devastating consequences for both himself and the woman he has become obsessed with.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1885 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Adventure · 2,272 words
First lines
In the forthcoming reminiscences, a lady will frequently be mentioned who played a great part in the annals of the police from 1848 to 1866, and we will call her _Wanda von Chabert_. Born in Galicia of German parents, and carefully brought up in every way, she married a rich and handsome officer of noble birth, from love, when she was sixteen. The young couple, however, lived beyond their means, and when her husband died suddenly, two years after they were married, she was left anything but well off.
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An Exotic Prince is listed on Textopian as a novella by Guy de Maupassant, dated 1885 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 2,272 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The narrative focuses on intense personal relationships and emotional conflicts.
- Romance — Central to the plot is the romantic entanglement between the protagonist and the exotic prince.
- Adventure — The story involves travel and the protagonist's encounters with various characters across different locations.
- Mystery — The protagonist investigates the true identity and intentions of the exotic prince.
Tags
French Literature · Short Story · Psychological Fiction · Realism · Social Commentary · Satire · Romance · Tragedy · Marriage · Love Triangle · Class Conflict · Social Hierarchy