The Revenge by Guy De Maupassant
The story revolves around a young woman who seeks revenge against her former lover for abandoning her after she became pregnant with his child. She manipulates him into marrying her and then poisons him on their wedding night, killing him before he can discover the truth about the child's parentage.
By Guy De Maupassant · First published 1884 · Genre: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Romance · 2 chapters · 5,071 words
First lines
M. de Garelle, alone, lying back in an armchair.
Here I am at Cannes, a gay bachelor, which is humorous enough. I'm a bachelor. At Paris I hardly realised it. Away from home, it's another thing. Upon my word, I'm not complaining about it.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy De Maupassant
- Date: 1884 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Romance, Satire, Realism
- Length: 5,071 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 144 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The work centers around intense emotional exchanges and conflicts between characters, highlighting personal relationships and moral dilemmas.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the psychological states of the characters, particularly jealousy, desire, and the complexities of love and betrayal.
- Romance — Themes of love, attraction, and romantic entanglements are central to the plot, exploring the dynamics between former spouses.
- Satire — The work critiques societal norms regarding marriage and fidelity, using humor and irony to expose the absurdities of relationships.
Tags
Psychological Thriller · Revenge Tragedy · French Literature · 19th Century Fiction · Dark Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Morality Play · Existential Crisis · Philosophical Themes · Absurdism
Contents
- Scene I
- Scene Ii