Visuality and Difference in the Work of Guy de Maupassant
Author : Merritt S. Deitz
Publisher :
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 29,82 MB
Release : 1994
Category :
ISBN :
First Encounters in French and German Prose Fiction, 1830-1883
Author : Sima Kappeler
Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 17,51 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Book Description
First encounters are intense and often decisive moments both in life and literature. This study analyzes nineteenth-century French and German texts by comparing six representative scenes of first encounters and their implications. The close readings reveal how, while dealing with appearance, first encounters inevitably lead to deeper insights. The selected scenes show how the self is affected by the challenging appearance of the encountered other. Crucial psychoanalytic and epistemological issues are raised as well as new perspectives on major French and German texts.
Illusion and Reality
Author : John Raymond Dugan
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 24,14 MB
Release : 2014-10-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 3110904977
Book Description
A Parisian Affair and Other Stories
Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 13,47 MB
Release : 2004-06-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0141915293
Book Description
Set in the Paris of society women, prostitutes and small-minded bourgeousie, and the isolated villages of rural Normandy that de Maupassant knew as a child, the thirty-three tales in this volume are among the most darkly humorous and brilliant short stories in nineteenth-century literature. They focus on the relationships between men and women, as in the poignant fantasy of 'A Parisian Affair', between brothers and sisters, and between masters and servants. Through these relationships, Maupassant explores the dualistic nature of the human character and his stories reveal both nobility, civility and generosity, and, in stories such as 'At Sea' and 'Boule de Suif', vanity, greed and hypocrisy. Maupassant's stories repeatedly lay humanity bare with deft wit and devastating honesty.
The Blackwell Guide to Aesthetics
Author : Peter Kivy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,73 MB
Release : 2009-02-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1405143061
Book Description
The Blackwell Guide to Aesthetics is the most authoritativesurvey of the central issues in contemporary aesthetics available.The volume features eighteen newly commissioned papers on theevaluation of art, the interpretation of art, and many other formsof art such as literature, movies, and music. Provides a guide to the central traditional and cutting edgeissues in aesthetics today. Written by a distinguished cast of contributors, includingPeter Kivy, George Dickie, Noël Carroll, Paul Guyer, TedCohen, Marcia Eaton, Joseph Margolis, Berys Gaut, NicholasWolterstrorff, Susan Feagin, Peter Lamarque, Stein Olsen, FrancisSparshott, Alan Goldman, Jenefer Robinson, Mary Mothersill, DonaldCrawford, Philip Alperson, Laurent Stern and Amie Thomasson. Functions as the ideal text for undergraduate and graduatecourses in aesthetics, art theory, and philosophy of art.
Dissertation Abstracts International
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 35,6 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Dissertations, Academic
ISBN :
Book Description
Guy de Maupassant: Complete Works
Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 6698 pages
File Size : 47,57 MB
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, effortless outcomes. He wrote some 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, "Boule de Suif" ("Ball of Fat"), is often considered his masterpiece. Table of Contents: Introduction to the Works of Guy de Maupassant by Leo Tolstoy Novels: A Life Bel-Ami (The History of a Scoundrel) Mont Oriol Notre Coeur - A Woman's Pastime Pierre and Jean Strong as Death Novellas and Short Stories: Boul De Suif Simon's Papa Suicides On The River Lieutenant Lare's Marriage Two Friends Father Milon A Coup D"Etat The Horrible Madame Parisse An Adventure in Paris The Awakening Crash My Landlady The Horla Our Letters Profitable Business A Fashionable Woman The Donkey A Mother of Monsters A Family Affair The Mad Woman The Bandmaster's Sister The Cripple A Cock Crowed Words of Love Miss Harriet Mademoiselle Fifi Pierrot ...and many more Plays: A Tale of Old Times A Comedy of Marriage Musotte Poems: Des Vers Travel Sketches: Au Soleil: African Wanderings La Vie Errante Sur L'Eau: In Vagabondia French Original Texts: Une Vie Pierre Et Jean Mont-oriol Notre Coeur Fort Comme La Mort Bel-ami Mademoiselle Fifi Madame Baptiste La Rouille Marroca La Bûche La Relique Le Lit Fou? Mots d'Amour Une Aventure Parisienne Deux Amis Nuit de Noël Le Remplaçant Boul De Suif La Maison Tellier Le Pere Milon Le Diable La Petite Roque Lui? Mademoiselle Pearl Le Horla Clair de Lune Des Vers Recollections of Guy de Maupassant by His Valet by François Tassart ...
Guy de Maupassant - The Complete Works: Short Stories, Novels, Plays, Poetry, Memoirs and more
Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 6687 pages
File Size : 17,56 MB
Release : 2024-01-04
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :
Book Description
Guy de Maupassant's 'The Complete Works' is a comprehensive collection that showcases the author's wide-ranging literary talents. Known for his realism and detailed character studies, Maupassant's works explore themes of human nature, society, and the complexities of everyday life. The collection includes a mix of short stories, novels, plays, poetry, and memoirs, providing readers with a rich tapestry of Maupassant's storytelling prowess. Maupassant's writing style is characterized by its clarity, conciseness, and keen observations of human behavior, making his works both accessible and thought-provoking within the literary context of the late 19th century. Readers can expect to be immersed in Maupassant's world of intricate narratives and compelling characters, making 'The Complete Works' a must-read for fans of classic literature and French realism. Guy de Maupassant's personal experiences and observations of society during his time as a civil servant in Paris influenced his writing, giving his works a unique perspective on class, gender, and morality. Through his diverse body of work, Maupassant presents a nuanced portrayal of human relationships and societal norms, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and values. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers who appreciate insightful storytelling, nuanced character development, and thought-provoking themes that transcend time and place.
Two Friends
Author : Guy de Maupassant
Publisher : Creative Education
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 27,3 MB
Release : 1985-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780886820039
Book Description
In the middle of war, two men go fishing in the river that runs through their village. They are captured by the enemy; mistaken for spies, and shot.
Realism in Greek Cinema
Author : Vrasidas Karalis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 45,81 MB
Release : 2016-12-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1786720779
Book Description
The history of Greek cinema post-1945 is best understood through the stories of its most internationally celebrated and influential directors. Focusing on the works of six major filmmakers active from just after WWII to the present day, with added consideration of many others, this book examines the development of cinema as an art form in the social and political contexts of Greece. Insights on gender in film, minority cinemas, stylistic richness and the representation of historical trauma are afforded by close readings of the work and life of such luminaries as Michael Cacoyannis, Nikos Koundouros, Yannis Dalianidis, Theo Angelopoulos, Antouanetta Angelidi, Yorgos Lanthimos, Athena-Rachel Tsangari and Costas Zapas. Throughout, the book examines how directors visually transmute reality to represent unstable societies, disrupted collective memories and national identity.
