The story revolves around a man who has been wrongfully accused of murdering his wife and is awaiting execution. He reflects on the events leading up to the crime, revealing that he had grown tired of his wife's infidelity and decided to take revenge by killing her. The narrative explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotions.
By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1880 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Satire