The Gamekeeper by Guy de Maupassant
A young man returns to his childhood home after a long absence and becomes infatuated with the gamekeeper's daughter, who is being pursued by a wealthy suitor. The young man's obsession leads him to commit a heinous crime, revealing the darker aspects of human nature.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1888 · Genre: Drama, Tragedy, Psychological Fiction · 3,036 words
First lines
It was after dinner, and we were talking about adventures and accidents which happened while out shooting.
An old friend, known to all of us, M. Boniface, a great sportsman and a connoisseur of wine, a man of wonderful physique, witty and gay, and endowed with an ironical and resigned philosophy, which manifested itself in caustic humor, and never in melancholy, suddenly exclaimed:
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy, Psychological Fiction, Crime, Realism
- Length: 3,036 words
- Structure: 1 section, 122 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — The narrative centers on intense emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas, particularly involving family loyalty and justice.
- Tragedy — The story unfolds with a series of unfortunate events leading to a catastrophic and fatal conclusion.
- Psychological Fiction — The plot delves into the psychological motivations and internal struggles of the characters, especially the gamekeeper and his nephew.
- Crime — The narrative involves illegal activities such as poaching and arson, culminating in a violent act.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Realism · Short Story · French Literature · 19th Century · Literary Classic · Existential Themes · Human Nature · Morality · Philosophy · Social Commentary · Class Struggle