Love. Three Pages from a Sportsman's Book

Name: Love. Three Pages from a Sportsman's Book
Author: Guy de Maupassant

The story revolves around a man who recounts his experiences with love and relationships. He describes how he has been hurt by women in the past and now views them as mere objects to be used for pleasure. He recalls a specific incident where he was involved with a woman, but she ultimately left him for another man. The narrator's tone is detached and cynical, suggesting that he has become jaded and disillusioned with love. The story explores themes of masculinity, relationships, and the complexities of human emotions.

By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1883 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Adventure · 2,447 words

First lines

I have just read among the General News in one of the papers, a drama of passion. He killed her and then he killed himself, so he must have loved her. What matter He or She? Their love alone matters to me; and it does not interest me because it moves me or astonishes me, or because it softens me or makes me think, but because it recalls to my mind a remembrance of my youth, a strange recollection of a hunting adventure where Love appeared to me, as the Cross appeared to the early Christians, in the midst of the heavens.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Date: 1883 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance, Adventure, Psychological Fiction, Nature Writing
Length: 2,447 words
Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Drama — The narrative centers around intense emotions and tragic events, such as love and death, which are key elements of drama.
Romance — The story explores themes of love and passion, particularly through the protagonist's reflections and the symbolic actions of the birds.
Adventure — The plot involves a hunting expedition, which includes elements of exploration and the thrill of the chase.
Psychological Fiction — The protagonist's introspection and emotional responses to the events and environment highlight psychological depth.