Waiter, a "Bock" by Guy de Maupassant
The story revolves around a young man who becomes infatuated with a woman and decides to win her over by pretending to be someone he's not. He adopts the persona of a wealthy aristocrat, but his deception is eventually exposed when he's forced to confront the reality of his own social status.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1883 · Genre: Realism, Psychological Fiction, Drama · 2,965 words
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[1] Bavarian beer.
Why on this particular evening, did I enter a certain beer shop? I cannot explain it. It was bitterly cold. A fine rain, a watery mist floated about, veiling the gas jets in a transparent fog, making the pavements under the shadow of the shop fronts glitter, which revealed the soft slush and the soiled feet of the passers-by.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realism, Psychological Fiction, Drama, Tragedy, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,965 words
- Structure: 1 section, 91 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Realism — The narrative focuses on everyday life and ordinary events, depicting the protagonist's mundane existence and disillusionment.
- Psychological Fiction — The story delves into the protagonist's internal struggles and emotional detachment, exploring the impact of a traumatic childhood event.
- Drama — The plot centers around personal conflict and emotional turmoil, particularly the protagonist's confrontation with his past.
- Tragedy — The narrative reveals the protagonist's tragic life, marked by a lack of purpose and the haunting memory of familial violence.
Tags
French literature · Short story · Realism · Psychological insight · Social commentary · Satire · Dark humor · Irony · Absurdity · Existential themes · Philosophical undertones · Human nature