In his Sweetheart's Livery by Guy de Maupassant
The story revolves around a young woman who marries an older man for financial security. She wears her husband's clothes to bed and becomes infatuated with his masculinity. The narrative explores themes of identity, desire, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1880 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 2,234 words
First lines
At present she is a great lady, an elegant, intellectual woman, a celebrated actress; but in the year 1847, when our story begins, she was a beautiful, but not very moral girl, and then it was that the young, talented Hungarian poet, who was the first to discover her gifts for the stage, made her acquaintance.
The slim, ardent girl, with her bright, brown hair and her large blue eyes, attracted the careless poet, and he loved her, and all that was good and noble in her nature, put forth fresh buds and blossoms in the sunshine of his poetic love.
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love, relationships, and the emotional complexities between the poet and his former lover.
- Historical Fiction — Set against the backdrop of the Hungarian revolution, the story incorporates historical events and figures into its narrative.
- Drama — The narrative is filled with intense emotional conflicts, personal struggles, and dramatic interactions between characters.
- Tragedy — The story involves elements of loss, misunderstanding, and the tragic consequences of the characters' actions and decisions.
Tags
French Literature · Short Story · Romance · Tragic Love · Unrequited Love · Social Class · Marriage of Convenience · Love Triangle · Betrayal · Deception · Secrets · Forbidden Love
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In his Sweetheart's Livery is listed on Textopian as a short story by Guy de Maupassant, dated 1880 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Tragedy, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,234 words
- Structure: 1 section, 56 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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