Publisher's Synopsis
Madame Tellier's Establishment: And Short Stories (1910) is a collection of short stories written by the renowned French author, Guy de Maupassant. The book is primarily centered around the titular story, Madame Tellier's Establishment, which tells the tale of a group of prostitutes who take a day off to attend a family wedding in the countryside. The story explores themes of love, sexuality, and morality, as the women are forced to confront their own desires and the judgment of society.The collection also includes several other short stories, each exploring different aspects of human nature and society. These stories range from the tragic to the humorous, and cover topics such as poverty, greed, and the complexities of human relationships. Some of the most notable stories in the collection include The Necklace, a tale of a woman who loses a borrowed necklace and is forced to replace it, and The Piece of String, which follows a man falsely accused of theft in a small town.Overall, Madame Tellier's Establishment: And Short Stories is a masterful collection of short stories that showcase Maupassant's unparalleled ability to capture the complexities of human nature and society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, French culture, or the art of the short story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
