Mademoiselle Pearl by Guy De Maupassant
The story revolves around a young woman who lives with her aunt and uncle in Paris. She is beautiful but also naive and innocent. The uncle, a wealthy man, becomes infatuated with her and begins to make advances. He tries to corrupt her innocence and eventually succeeds in seducing her. The novel explores themes of morality, class, and the consequences of desire. It is a commentary on the societal norms of the time and the effects they have on individuals.
By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1881 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Drama · 4 chapters · 7,164 words
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It really was an odd notion of mine to choose Mademoiselle Pearl for queen that particular evening.
Every year I went to eat my Twelfth Night dinner at the house of my old friend Chantal. My father, whose most intimate friend he was, had taken me there when I was a child. I had continued the custom, and I shall doubtless continue it as long as I live, and as long as there is a Chantal left in the world.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy De Maupassant
- Date: 1881 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Realism, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 7,164 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 131 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of love, identity, and social dynamics through nuanced character development and rich prose.
- Realism — The narrative presents a realistic portrayal of social interactions and the subtleties of human emotions within a specific cultural context.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, particularly in the emotional conflicts and revelations experienced by the characters.
- Romance — The underlying themes of unrequited love and longing between characters contribute to the romantic elements of the narrative.
Tags
French Literature · Realism · Psychological Fiction · Short Story Collection · 19th Century · Social Commentary · Morality Tale · Satire · Dark Humor · Female Protagonist · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery