Madame Parisse by Guy de Maupassant
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and societal expectations. She navigates her way through various romantic entanglements while struggling to maintain her independence and individuality. The story explores themes of love, morality, and the constraints placed on women during that era.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1881 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 2,828 words
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I was sitting on the pier of the small port of Obernon, near the village of Salis, looking at Antibes, bathed in the setting sun. I had never before seen anything so wonderful and so beautiful.
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme revolves around a romantic affair between Madame Parisse and Commandant de Carmelin, exploring love, desire, and infidelity.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by emotional and dramatic events, including the affair and the commandant's drastic actions to see Madame Parisse.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context post-1870 war, it incorporates real historical elements like the garrisoning of Antibes.
- Comedy — The story contains elements of farce and humor, particularly in the commandant's extreme measures to meet his lover.
Tags
FrenchLiterature · Realism · PsychologicalInsight · SocialCommentary · Marriage · Relationships · Society · Class · Status · PowerDynamics · Manipulation · Deception
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1881 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Comedy, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 2,828 words
- Structure: 1 section, 75 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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