He? by Guy de Maupassant (1887)
The novel revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after serving in the military and becomes infatuated with a woman he meets at a local inn. He begins to pursue her relentlessly, despite her initial reluctance and eventual attempts to escape him. The story explores themes of obsession, class differences, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1887 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction · 3,314 words
First lines
My dear friend, you can hardly believe it? I can see why. You think I have gone mad? It may be so, but not for the reasons which you suppose.
Yes, I am going to get married. That's true.
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He? 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: Psychological Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Gothic Fiction
- Length: 3,314 words
- Structure: 1 section, 53 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves deeply into the protagonist's mental state, exploring themes of fear, loneliness, and hallucination.
- Horror — The story evokes a sense of dread and terror, focusing on the protagonist's fear of an unseen presence.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and thematic exploration of human emotions and existential fears align with literary fiction.
- Philosophical Fiction — The text contemplates existential themes such as the nature of fear and the human condition.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Short Story · French Literature · Realism · Existential Crisis · Identity Crisis · Philosophical Themes · Absurdity · Satire · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships