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"Legend of Mont St. Michel" by Guy de Maupassant is a captivating short story that weaves together elements of history, myth, and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of the iconic French island commune of Mont St. Michel, the narrative explores the mystical atmosphere of the site and delves into its rich legends and the profound impact of its religious heritage. Through evocative imagery and Maupassant's signature style, the story captures the enchanting allure of Mont St. Michel, intertwining personal stories with the broader tapestry of its legendary past. The work reflects themes of faith, mystery, and the enduring power of place, inviting readers to ponder the intersections of the natural and the spiritual.

								


He shot through the air like a javelin and fell heavily before the town of Mortain. His horns and claws stuck deep into the rock, which keeps through eternity the traces of this fall of Satan.

He stood up again, limping, crippled until the end of time, and as he looked at this fatal castle in the distance, standing out against the setting sun, he understood well that he would always be vanquished in this unequal struggle, and he went away limping, heading for distant countries, leaving to his enemy his fields, his hills, his valleys and his marshes.

And this is how Saint Michael, the patron saint of Normandy, vanquished the devil.

Another people would have dreamed of this battle in an entirely different manner.
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