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"The Kiss" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, desire, and social conventions. The narrative follows a young and impressionable woman who becomes captivated by a passionate kiss from a charming man at a gathering. As the story unfolds, the kiss ignites a series of emotions and reflections about the nature of romantic love and societal expectations. Maupassant's masterful prose delves into the complexities of intimacy and the fleeting nature of desire, ultimately revealing the contrasts between superficial attraction and deeper connections.

								


Do not think that this criticism is insignificant. Love, my dear, is a delicate thing. The least little thing offends it; know that everything depends on the tact of our caresses. An ill-placed kiss may do any amount of harm.

Try following my advice.

             Your old aunt,
                       COLLETTE.
This story appeared in the Gaulois in November, 1882, under the pseudonym of “Maufrigneuse.”
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