In the Moonlight
The story revolves around a young woman who lives with her husband and son in a small town. She is unhappy in her marriage due to her husband's infidelity and lack of affection towards her. One night, she meets a stranger on the beach under the moonlight and they share a passionate encounter.
By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1884 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Religious Fiction · 2,199 words
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The Abbé Marignan well deserved to be named after that famous battle. He was a tall, thin, fanatical priest, always in a state of exaltation, but never unjust. All his beliefs were fixed, and they never wavered. He sincerely believed that he understood God, that he penetrated His designs, His wishes, His intentions.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy De Maupassant
- Date: 1884 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Religious Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 2,199 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of faith, love, and human emotion through rich character development and introspective narrative.
- Psychological Fiction — The internal conflict of the priest regarding his beliefs and emotions towards women and love is central to the narrative.
- Religious Fiction — The protagonist's role as a priest and his reflections on God and morality are significant elements of the story.
- Romantic Fiction — The exploration of love, desire, and the contrast between spiritual and carnal affection is a key theme.
Tags
French Literature · Short Story · Psychological Fiction · Realism · Symbolism · Moonlight · Isolation · Loneliness · Desire · Obsession · Jealousy · Love Triangle