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"Miss Harriet" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, obsession, and societal expectations. The narrative centers on a middle-aged man who becomes infatuated with an enigmatic young woman named Harriet, a governess living in a small, provincial town. As he becomes increasingly captivated by her beauty and charm, he grapples with his emotions and societal norms, ultimately revealing the complexity of desire and the often-painful nature of unrequited love. Maupassant's keen observations and rich characterization make this tale a poignant reflection on the intricacies of human relationships.

• Short story

								

   known all over the world, and recalls the greatest facts in English
   history. Besides, Hastings is as much a name as Duval is with us.

   “The name Cherbuliez selected, Miss Revel, is no more like an
   English name than like a Turkish name. But here is another name as
   English as Hastings, and more euphonious; it is Miss Harriet.
   I will ask you therefore to substitute Harriet for Hastings.”

   It was in regard to this very tittle that De Maupassant had a
   disagreement with Audran and Boucheron director of the Bouffes
   Parisiens in October, 1890. They had given this title to an operetta
   about to be played at the Bouffes. It ended however, by their
   ceding to De Maupassant, and the title of the operetta was changed
   to Miss Helyett.]
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