Imprudence (Maupassant short story)

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"Imprudence"
Short story by Guy de Maupassant
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench
Publication
Published inGil Blas
Publication date1885
Chronology
 
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"Imprudence" is a short story by French author Guy de Maupassant, published in 1885.

History

Signed under the name "Maufrigneuse", Imprudence is a short story written by Guy de Maupassant. It was first published in the newspaper Gil Blas on September 15, 1885, before being reprised in the Monsieur Parent collection.[1]

Synopsis

Henriette and Paul are becoming bored of each other after their marriage. Henriette asks Paul to take her to a cabaret where they can have a date...

Editions

References

  1. ^ Maupassant, Contes et nouvelles, II, Éditions Gallimard, Bibliothèque de la Pléiade, 1979, (ISBN 978-2-07-010805-3)