Mohammed-Fripouille
The story revolves around a young man who becomes infatuated with a woman and begins to stalk her. He follows her everywhere, even into her home, and eventually breaks in to be near her. The woman's husband discovers the stalker and kills him in self-defense.
By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1865 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, War · 3,208 words
First lines
"Shall we have our coffee on the roof? " asked the captain.
"Yes, by all means," I replied.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy De Maupassant
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, War, Satire, Drama
- Length: 3,208 words
- Structure: 1 section, 90 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a military expedition in Algeria, featuring action, exploration, and encounters with local tribes.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, reflecting the colonial era and military life in North Africa.
- War — The story involves military operations, conflict, and the harsh realities of war, particularly in a colonial setting.
- Satire — The character of Mohammed-Fripouille and the absurdity of certain situations provide a satirical commentary on colonial attitudes and military exploits.
Tags
French Literature · Short Story · Psychological Fiction · Satire · Social Commentary · Dark Humor · Absurdism · Existentialism · Philosophical Themes · Morality Tale · Critique of Society · Anti-Hero