Maupassant's experiences in the army during the Anglo-Prussian War provided him with ingredients for some of the finest short stories.He wrote about 300 short stories and six novels.But inspite of his wealth and fame,he was deeply distressed as his precocious and colourful life had inflicted on him with syphilis.He started hallucinating,and in 1892 even tried to commit suicide.Confined to a lunatic asylum in Paris,Maupassant died on 6 July 1893.The present collection showcases some of his most admired short stories such as Ball-of-Fat,Francis,He?-each dealing with a plethora of emotions. Meet Maupassant at his very best.
About the Author
One of the greatest French short story writers,Maupassant was born on August 5,1850.He was introduced to the literary circle by his mother's friend Gustave Flaubert.In 1980 he published his first short story Boule de Suit that created a sensation.His first novel Unne Vie was applauded by Leo Tolstoy as the best French novel since Les Miserables.
