Maupassant's literary achievements are most prominent in short stories, and he is known as the "King of Short Stories", as famous as Chekhov and O. Henry.
He is good at cutting out typical fragments from ordinary and trivial things, and summarizing the reality of life with small insights.
His short stories focus on describing human relationships and the world, with unique ideas and layouts, as well as unique details, character language, and story endings.
Reader comments
I particularly like the story of "The Necklace". The heroine paid a heavy price for her momentary vanity. It reminds me of the old Grandet in "Eugénie Grandet". They are all people distorted by money and desire. Have you read this book?
I particularly like the story of "The Necklace". The heroine paid a heavy price for her momentary vanity. It reminds me of the old Grandet in "Eugénie Grandet". They are all people distorted by money and desire. Have you read this book?