Sur L'eau And Other Stories

By Guy de Maupassant and Laura Ensor

Book Overview

"Sur L'eau and Other Stories" presents a collection of compelling short stories by Guy de Maupassant, one of France's most celebrated writers. Known for his sharp observations and realistic portrayals of human nature, Maupassant's stories delve into themes of society, love, loss, and the complexities of everyday life. This collection showcases his talent for crafting memorable characters and thought-provoking narratives.

Included are some of Maupassant's most renowned works, offering readers a glimpse into 19th-century French society through the eyes of a master storyteller. With its vivid descriptions and insightful commentary, this collection remains a significant contribution to classic literature, appealing to both longtime admirers of Maupassant and new readers eager to discover his brilliance.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1248768477
• ISBN13: 9781248768471
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

thumping good read

a wonderous interplay between sea and society, poorGuy he craved society yet it anoyed him. he seems happiest talking about the sea and gossiping. his meditations are a good read take it with you on a criuse, l did

From rant to poetry

Slim book of essays written during a sailing journey, the tone ranges from beautiful, poetic descriptions of the ocean, weather, islands, and coastlines to--at the drop of a hat--hilarious rants against humanity. Imagine a colicky Thoreau and you've got the idea. Well worth the journey: sharply observed sketches of our world a century ago but as timely and accurate in its depictions of human conflict as anything written today.

Afloat

As a sailor I read this little book like reading a yacht's log book. The device is fresh and alive. Much of how he wrote it captures the feeling of being with him on that yacht with the wind taking Guy, you and a wide range of thoughts anywhere on a whim. You are always brought back to the "Bel-Ami" itself to move forward-book as yacht. It has been said that to understand the French you had to read Guy de Maupassant. Well, to understand the spirit of the sailing life it doesn't hurt to read him either. Delightful.

Maupassant's Diary

"Afloat" does not resemble anything else written by Maupassant. It is a true story (as indicated at the end) and is based on his personal travel. It has some amusing descriptions of the French Reviera and Monaco, but also contains some grim philosophical thoughts that explain some things about Maupassant, not the least of which is why he ended up in a mental hospital.