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Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories (European Literature)
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Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories
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Mademoiselle Fifi and Other Stories (European Literature)
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9780198884958 (10-digit ISBN: 0198884958)
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- Shows Maupassant at his bitter, bawdy, chilling best, featuring some of his grimmest and most famous stories such as A Vendetta and The Grove of Olives
- Reflects both his moods and his mastery of the short story in stories such as The Little Keg, which is rich in comic invention, and the disturbing Who Can Tell? which draws its power from the strange forces which drove its author into madness
- An accomplished translation by renowned translator David Coward that will be of interest to readers new to Maupassant and those already familiar with his work
- David Coward's introduction offers a stimulating and informative support to all readers of Maupassant, together with extensive explanatory notes, a chronology, and suggested further reading
This translation of twenty tales shows Maupassant at his bitter, bawdy, chilling best. It features some of his grimmest and most famous stories such as A Vendetta and The Grove of Olives, and it also reflects both his moods and his mastery of the short story.
For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
This translation of twenty tales shows Maupassant at his bitter, bawdy, chilling best. It features some of his grimmest and most famous stories such as A Vendetta and The Grove of Olives, and it also reflects both his moods and his mastery of the short story.
Key Features
- Shows Maupassant at his bitter, bawdy, chilling best, featuring some of his grimmest and most famous stories such as A Vendetta and The Grove of Olives
- Reflects both his moods and his mastery of the short story in stories such as The Little Keg, which is rich in comic invention, and the disturbing Who Can Tell? which draws its power from the strange forces which drove its author into madness
- An accomplished translation by renowned translator David Coward that will be of interest to readers new to Maupassant and those already familiar with his work
- David Coward's introduction offers a stimulating and informative support to all readers of Maupassant, together with extensive explanatory notes, a chronology, and suggested further reading
Series Description
For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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