The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant

Wit. Tragedy. Irony. A mirror held up to life in its rawest form.

The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant brings together the brilliant, poignant, and often unsettling fiction of one of the greatest short story writers in world literature. With unmatched clarity and precision, Maupassant explores the absurdities of love, war, class, morality, and human weakness—often with a twist of irony or a punch of truth.

This definitive collection features over 300 stories, including his most famous masterpieces and hidden gems, all beautifully formatted for effortless digital reading.

Includes iconic stories such as:

The Necklace – A haunting lesson in vanity and fate

Boule de Suif – A powerful critique of social hypocrisy during war

The Horla – A chilling psychological horror tale of madness and the supernatural

Two Friends, Mother Sauvage, The Donkey, A Coward, The Piece of String – and hundreds more

Maupassant's stories are rich in character, masterful in economy, and endlessly relevant. Whether heartwarming or brutal, each tale peels back the surface of human behavior to expose deeper truths.

"Maupassant is the father of the modern short story." – W. Somerset Maugham

"A literary genius of emotional realism." – The Guardian

"His stories are compact revelations of human nature." – Goodreads Reviewer

Perfect for readers who love literary fiction, satire, realism, or psychological insight, this complete edition is an essential addition to any classic literature library.

Click 'Buy Now' to explore the full range of human experience in the unforgettable stories of Guy de Maupassant.