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1100 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 19th Century
Hugo, Victor; Flaubert, Gustave; de Maupassant, Guy; Dumas, Alexandre; De Balzac, Honoré; , Stendhal; de Musset, Alfred; de Goncourt, Jules; de Goncourt, Edmond; de Lamartine, Alphonse; de ChateaubrianSaga Egmont'1100 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 19th Century' is a wonderful collection of wit and wisdom from some of the greatest French writers ever. From Guy de Maupassan...
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700 Quotations from the Great Writers of the 19th Century
Hugo, Victor; Flaubert, Gustave; de Maupassant, Guy; Dumas, Alexandre; , Stendhal; Dostoevsky, Fyodor; de Chateaubriand, François-RenéSaga EgmontGuy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, and Fyodor Dostoevsky, are just some of the famous writers whose wit and wisdom are included in this audiobook, '700 Quotations fro...
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Madame Parisse
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontSet on the French Riviera, ‘Madame Parisse’ tells the story of an aristocratic woman, trapped in an unhappy marriage. When her husband goes on a business trip for four days, she e...
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Bertha
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontLaying the foundations for films, such as ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ starring Jack Nicholson, ‘Bertha’ is a study on mental illness. While the narrator visits his old frien...
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The Trip of Le Horla
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontHave you ever experienced a hot air balloon ride? This short story describes a trip from Paris to Belgium taken by the popular French author Guy de Maupassant. Describing in detail...
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The Corsican Bandit
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontIt is often the most humble men that are the most dangerous. Central Corsica is dangerous. There is no question about that. Despite its beautiful scenery, the area is rife with ban...
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A Recollection
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontJust like Jack Nicholson’s character in ‘About Schmidt,’ the narrator of ‘A Recollection’ is feeling useless. He feels, to quote Morrissey, that ´Everyday is Like Sunday.’ To shake...
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The Diary of a Madman
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontLater made into a film, starring Vincent Price, ‘The Diary of a Madman’ is a dark and disturbing short story. In just three pages, Maupassant introduces us to an upright magistrat...
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Abandoned
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontLaying the foundations for films such as ‘Mother and Child,’ starring Naomi Watts and Samuel L Jackson, ‘Abandoned’ packs a lot into a short space. As a younger woman, Madame de C...
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Discovery
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontSet aboard a steamship sailing from Le Havre to Trouville, ‘Discovery’ is a short and funny story, with a moral tucked away in the dialogue. When the narrator meets his old friend,...
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A New Year's Gift
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontA masterpiece in literary manipulation, ‘A New Year’s Gift’ plays with our expectations while delivering a sobering dose of social commentary. We begin with Jacques, who is writin...
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The Effeminates
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontDespite its title. ‘The Effeminates’ has nothing to do with sexuality. Instead, it’s a satire on the fickle natures of Parisians and those who work in the Chamber of Deputies (a F...
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The False Gems
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontDespite quietly loathing his wife’s penchant for fake jewellery, Mr and Mrs Lantin are happily married. When she dies, finances force him to sell her gems and he discovers that on...
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A Mother Of Monsters
de Maupassant, GuySaga Egmont‘A Mother of Monsters’ is a dark and disturbing story. The narrator is visiting his friend, and they walk along the seafront. As their conversation continues, the friend tells him...
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A Widow
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontSet during the hunting season, the Chateau Baneville is peopled with guests waiting for the weather to improve. After half-heartedly playing board games, they tell stories. None is...
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Alexandre
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontWith all the wistful romance of ‘The Remains of the Day,’ (starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson), ‘Alexandre’ tells the story of a servant and his mistress, Madame Marambelle...
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All Over
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontA vain and wealthy man, Lormerin is a slave to his mirror and very little else. However, one day, he opens a letter to find that his old flame, Lise, will be in town with her daug...
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The Wardrobe
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontFun and intriguing stories are an integral part of every dinner party. In Paris, a man chats with friends after dinner and recounts the story of his recent visit to a brothel. Aft...
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The Adopted Son
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontMoney doesn’t buy happiness. But can it buy love? Two families live in the Norman countryside. Neither of them have any money. Both of them are happy, healthy, and fulfilled. A we...
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The Colonel's Ideas
de Maupassant, GuySaga EgmontColone Laporte has an opinion about everything. Colonel Laporte is also right about everything. Or so he thinks. During a conversation with a friend, he is preaching his opinion...