Guy De Maupassant
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Major Issues Major IssuesLiterary historians look back to trace Gustave Flaubert’s personal and literary influence on the young Guy de Maupassant, and then look forward to trace Maupassant’s own literary influence on late 19th and 20th century short fiction. Critics note the diverse range of characters that populate Maupassant’s stories, which often explore how ordinary people react to extraordinary situations. Scholars have examined the wit, social criticism, and psychological insights to be found in Maupassant’s work. Maupassant is considered a master Realist and his writing style is economical and understated. Although Maupassant explores many subjects in his fiction, critics identity three major themes: war, prostitution, and insanity. Maupassant presents the darker aspects of the human condition, such as exploitation and infidelity, without moralizing. Author LinksGuy De Maupassant
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