The Kiss by Guy De Maupassant (1883)

Name: The Kiss
Author: Guy De Maupassant

A young woman's husband returns home after a long absence and finds her kissing another man. He shoots the other man dead and then kills himself. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the destructive power of jealousy.

By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1883 · Genre: Romance, Literary Fiction, Philosophical · 1,622 words

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My little darling: so you are crying from morning until night and from night until morning, because your husband leaves you; you do not know what to do and so you ask your old aunt for advice; you must consider her quite an expert. I don't know as much as you think I do, and yet I am not entirely ignorant of the art of loving, or, rather, of making one's self loved, in which you are a little lacking. I can admit that at my age.

You say that you are all attention, love, kisses and caresses for him. Perhaps that is the very trouble; I think you kiss him too much.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Date: 1883 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Literary Fiction, Philosophical, Satire, Drama
Length: 1,622 words
Structure: 1 section, 35 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Romance — The central theme revolves around love and the complexities of romantic relationships, particularly the nuances of physical affection.
Literary Fiction — The work explores deep emotional and psychological insights into love, relationships, and societal expectations, characteristic of literary fiction.
Philosophical — The text delves into the nature of love and affection, examining the philosophical implications of intimacy and emotional connection.
Satire — There is a critical undertone regarding societal norms and behaviors related to love and affection, reflecting a satirical perspective on romantic conventions.