Bel-Ami, One Evening, An Artifice, And Other Stories (1910)

Book Overview

Bel-Ami, One Evening, An Artifice, And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by A. E. Henderson in 1910. The book features a total of six stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The title story, Bel-Ami, follows the life of Georges Duroy, a young man who rises to power and wealth through his cunning and manipulation of the women around him. One Evening tells the story of a wealthy man who becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman he sees on the street. An Artifice is a tale of a man who uses a clever trick to win the heart of a woman he desires. The other stories in the collection include The Drunkard, A Marriage, and A Schoolmaster's Tragedy. Each story explores themes of love, power, and deception, and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time period in which they were written. Overall, Bel-Ami, One Evening, An Artifice, And Other Stories is a captivating collection of short stories that are sure to entertain and intrigue readers of all ages.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160806535
• ISBN13: 9781160806534
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"