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A Family Affair

Guy de Maupassant
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A Family Affair

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1881

Book Brief

Guy de Maupassant

A Family Affair

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1881
Book Details
Pages

36

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1881

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Guy de Maupassant's A Family Affair is praised for its incisive depiction of family dynamics and irony, showcasing Maupassant's sharp wit and narrative skill. Some critics find the characters stereotypical, lacking depth. Despite this, its exploration of greed and human nature makes it a compelling read, capturing the essence of 19th-century French literature effectively.

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Who Should Read A Family Affair?

Readers who relish intricate family dynamics and moral dilemmas akin to those in Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and Flaubert's Madame Bovary will find Guy de Maupassant's A Family Affair captivating. This novella's exploration of bourgeoisie life and evocative prose will appeal to aficionados of 19th-century European literature.

Book Details
Pages

36

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1881

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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