Pierre et Jean (Oxford World's Classics)

De Maupassant, Guy

ISBN 10 : 019955403X ISBN 13 : 9780199554034

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Book by de Maupassant Guy Julie Mead Robert Lethbridge

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

'Monsieur de Maupassant has never before been so clever.' Henry James Henry James's admiration for 'this masterly little novel' has been echoed throughout the twentieth century by readers of Pierre et Jean. It marked a turning-point in the development of French fiction, situated as it is between traditional social realism and the psychological novel. It is recognized as a classic study of filial jealousy, triggered by one of the two brothers of its title finding himself the sole inheritor of the fortune of his mother's former lover. Pierre et Jean is set in Le Havre in the 1880s and is notable for its evocation of the Normandy coastline captured by the Impressionists. But Maupassant's achievement is to have woven from this simple plot in a maritime context a brilliantly crafted exploration of the complexities at the heart of family life. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a popular 19th-century French writer. He is one of the fathers of the modern short story.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 019955403X
• ISBN 13: 9780199554034
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 208