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The Necklace
Written by Guy de Maupassant
Narrated by Cathy Dobson
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Invited to a ball at the Ministry of Public Instruction where her husband works, Mathilde is in despair about how to look the part. She manages to persuade her husband to give her 400 francs for a new dress. But she also would like some jewellery to complete the outfit. Although their budget cannot stretch to this, Mathilde is able to borrow a diamond necklace from an old schoolfriend who is wealthy. But while she dazzles everyone at the ball, disaster is waiting in the wings...
Author
Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant was a French writer and poet considered to be one of the pioneers of the modern short story whose best-known works include "Boule de Suif," "Mother Sauvage," and "The Necklace." De Maupassant was heavily influenced by his mother, a divorcée who raised her sons on her own, and whose own love of the written word inspired his passion for writing. While studying poetry in Rouen, de Maupassant made the acquaintance of Gustave Flaubert, who became a supporter and life-long influence for the author. De Maupassant died in 1893 after being committed to an asylum in Paris.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5so What is the main history of guy de maupassant.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What an unexpected ending! I love this short story because of the unexpected twist. Guy De Maupassant is surely very talented.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I think I read this in high school and what was the actual solution who are these people why the trap shouldn’t one aim so high
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