The Mountain Pool
A young woman's life unravels after she becomes infatuated with a man who is already engaged to be married. The story explores themes of love, obsession and the destructive power of unchecked emotions.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1883 · Genre: Tragedy, Drama, Realism · 2,130 words
First lines
Saint Agnes, May 6.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Tragedy, Drama, Realism, Epistolary, Nature Writing
- Length: 2,130 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Tragedy — The story revolves around a tragic accident involving children, leading to death and emotional turmoil.
- Drama — The narrative is emotionally intense, focusing on the dramatic events and the psychological impact on the characters.
- Realism — The story is grounded in realistic settings and events, depicting a plausible and everyday tragedy.
- Epistolary — The story is presented in the form of a letter, which is a characteristic of the epistolary genre.
Tags
Psychological Fiction · Realism · Short Story · French Literature · 19th Century · Literary Classic · Existential Themes · Human Nature · Philosophical · Moral Ambiguity · Social Commentary · Character Study