Mouche by Guy De Maupassant (1880)
The story revolves around a young woman who becomes infatuated with her husband's mistress. The narrator describes the woman's obsessive behavior and her attempts to win back her husband's affections. However, it is revealed that the husband has no intention of leaving his mistress, and the wife's obsession ultimately leads to tragic consequences.
By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1880 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama · 3,969 words
First lines
He said to us:
"What queer things and queer women I have seen in those long-ago days when I used to go on the river! Many a time I have longed to write a little book, called On the Seine, describing the athletic carefree life, gay and penniless, a vigorous, roisterings holiday life, that I led between twenty and thirty.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy De Maupassant
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 3,969 words
- Structure: 1 section, 104 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of love, betrayal, and the human condition through rich character development and introspective narrative.
- Romance — The central relationship dynamics and emotional entanglements among the characters, particularly involving Mouche, highlight romantic themes.
- Drama — The narrative presents intense emotional situations and conflicts, particularly surrounding Mouche's pregnancy and its consequences.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal norms regarding relationships and fidelity, reflecting on the nature of love and companionship.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Short Story · French Literature · Realism · Naturalism · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Marriage · Infidelity · Deception · Moral Decay · Societal Critique