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Imprudence (Maupassant short story)

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Short story by Guy de Maupassant
"Imprudence"
Short story by Guy de Maupassant
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench
Publication
Published inGil Blas
Publication date1885
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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.

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...

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References

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