Davidb's Books Page #48
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The Father"The Father" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores the themes of paternal sacrifice, love, and the complexities of familial relationships. The narrative... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Useless Beauty"Useless Beauty" is a novella by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of obsession, illusion, and the complexities of love. The story follows the passionate affair between a... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
That Costly Ride"That Costly Ride" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of desire, deception, and the fleeting nature of fortune. The narrative follows a wealthy man who,... | 11 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Inn"The Inn" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of human nature, desire, and the complexities of relationships in a rustic setting. The narrative unfolds at a... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Wolf"The Wolf" is a short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of nature, instinct, and the primal aspects of human behavior. The narrative follows the... | 8 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Farewell!"Farewell!" is a poignant short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of love, longing, and societal expectations. The narrative centers around a bittersweet farewell... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Trip of le Horla"The Trip of le Horla" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story that explores themes of existential dread, madness, and the supernatural. Narrated from the perspective of a man... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Marquis de Fumerol"The Marquis de Fumerol" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of vanity, social status, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in the backdrop of... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Diamond Necklace"The Diamond Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of vanity, pride, and the pursuit of wealth. It follows Mathilde Loisel, a beautiful but... | 9 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Wrong House"The Wrong House" is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that delves into themes of mistaken identity and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows a man who,... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Theodule Sabot's Confession"Theodole Sabot's Confession" is a novella by Guy de Maupassant that delves into the complexities of guilt, morality, and the human condition. The story is presented as a... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Wreck"The Wreck," a short story by Guy de Maupassant, explores themes of isolation, despair, and the fragility of human life. Set against the backdrop of a shipwreck, the narrative... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Story of a Farm Girl"The Story of a Farm Girl" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores the life of a young farm girl, reflecting on her experiences, dreams, and the harsh... | 8 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Gamekeeper"The Gamekeeper" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in the French countryside,... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Moribund"The Moribund" is a poignant short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the human condition. The narrative centers around the... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Witch"The Witch" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a haunting novella that explores the themes of love, obsession, and the supernatural. Set in a small Russian village, the story follows the... | 8 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Outrage"The Outrage" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant short story that explores the themes of passion, societal norms, and the complexity of human emotions. Set in early 20th-century... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Captain Ribnikov"Captain Ribnikov" is a novel by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin, published in 1913. The story revolves around the experiences of Captain Ribnikov, a dedicated and principled... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The River of Life"The River of Life" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, nature, and the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the Russian landscape, the... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Cain"Cain" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a novella that delves into the profound themes of existence, morality, and the human condition through the lens of a soldier's psychological turmoil.... | 23 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Tempting Providence"Tempting Providence" is a poignant short story by Aleksandr Kuprin, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. The narrative explores themes of love, longing, and the... | 5 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Anathema"Anathema" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. The story revolves around... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
A Clump of Lilacs"A Clump of Lilacs" is a poignant novella by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin, exploring themes of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a picturesque... | 8 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Dogs' Happiness"Dogs' Happiness" is a poignant novella by Aleksandr Kuprin that explores the simple yet profound joys of canine life. Through the eyes of a stray dog, the narrative delves into... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Elephant"The Elephant" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant and thought-provoking novella that explores the themes of human emotion, isolation, and the complex relationship between humans... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The White Poodle"The White Poodle" is a novella by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin, known for its captivating narrative and rich character development. The story revolves around a young boy who... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Last Word"The Last Word" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Set in the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, the story... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Mechanical Justice"Mechanical Justice" is a thought-provoking novel by Aleksandr Kuprin that explores the intersection of morality, law, and human emotion in a rapidly industrializing society. Set... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Hamlet"Hamlet" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, exploring the psychological depth and moral dilemmas faced by the central character, Prince Hamlet.... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Picture"The Picture" is a poignant short story by Russian author Aleksandr Kuprin that explores themes of art, beauty, and the complex relationships between individuals. The narrative... | 6 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
The Idiot"The Idiot" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant novel that explores the life of its protagonist, a simple and kind-hearted man named the Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, who returns... | 7 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
Easter Day"Easter Day" by Aleksandr Kuprin is a poignant short story that explores themes of faith, renewal, and the complexities of human emotion. Set against the backdrop of the Orthodox... | 10 Views added 1 month ago | Rating |
