The Hand by Guy De Maupassant (1881)
A young man's hand is severed while he is working on a ship. He becomes obsessed with reattaching it and returns to the scene of the accident in search of his missing limb.
By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1881 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Psychological Thriller · 2,716 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy De Maupassant
- Date: 1881 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Gothic Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 2,716 words
- Structure: 1 section, 74 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The story features elements of fear, the supernatural, and a gruesome murder, creating a chilling atmosphere.
- Mystery — The plot revolves around an unexplained crime and the investigation into its circumstances, maintaining suspense throughout.
- Psychological Thriller — The narrative explores the psychological tension and fear experienced by the characters, particularly the magistrate.
- Gothic Fiction — The presence of dark themes, a mysterious setting, and elements of the macabre align with Gothic conventions.
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Psychological Fiction · Short Story · French Literature · 19th Century · Gothic Horror · Dark Fantasy · Supernatural Elements · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Paranormal Activity · Isolated Setting