The Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 1

By: Guy de Maupassant

Narrated by: Charlton Griffin

Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins

Unabridged

Overall 4 out of 5 stars 41 41

Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 15 15

Story 4.5 out of 5 stars 15 15

Guy de Maupassant, (1850 - 1893), a native of Normandy, wrote in a bold and vigorous style that moves inexorably along clear plot lines. He had an astonishing capacity for creating believable characters, and he wasted little ink in putting his stories in motion. Maupassant was a master of "le mot juste," waiting until the perfect word came to him before setting his thoughts to paper. He was one of the first truly modern writers, and today his stories still resonate with enthusiasm and originality.