The Short Stories of De Maupassant Book League of America copyright 1941

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I was considering what to begin the year with when my husband suggested we meet and have lunch with a friend. I liked the idea of this and a trip to the bookstore frequently occurs on the drive home. 

So off we went.  As we pulled up to the door of the bookstore, I saw no lights on and there was a large white sign on the door. While I sat in our toasty warm vehicle, my husband ran up to the door to check it out. He mouthed something to me which I could not comprehend. I then saw the clerk come out onto the portico. I opened my door and yelled from the vehicle, "Can I go on in?" The clerk responded, "Yes!"  

I followed the clerk into the bookstore. After ample time combing the shelves, I made some purchases.

I returned home and am devouring one of the greatest  French short-story writers. Yes! The Short Stories of  De Maupassant Book League of America copyright 1941 is a treasure. 

De Maupassant is a genius!  He is celebrated as a master of short story. In his short lifespan ( 42 years), he wrote 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. 

Each of his stories is handled with great finesse. He has remarkable powers of observation and is brilliantly gifted at presenting the key characteristics of human society. He excels at describing how people often feel threatened based on their perception alone. 

If you are in the mood for a very pleasurable collection of short stories,  then The Short Stories of De Maupassant is an excellent choice.