Maupassant: Choix de Contes

First published in 1952 as the third edition of a 1945 original, this book contains the French text of 20 contes by Maupassant. The stories are prefaced by a biographical and critical introduction by Professor Green, in which he deals with the history of the conte in French literature. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Maupassant or French prose writing more generally.

Introduction; 1. Boule de suif; 2. L'ami patience; 3. La maison Tellier; 4. Les tombales; 5. Histoire d'une fille de ferme; 6. Une partie de campagne; 7. Miss Harriet; 8. La ficelle; 9. L'heritage; 10. Monsieur Parent; 11. Le père Mongilet; 12. Le père Amable; 13. Le trou; 14. Le diable; 15. Le rosier de Madame Husson; 16. Une soirée; 17. Hautot père et fils; 18. Duchoux; 19. Après; 20. La main d'écorché.