Contes de la Becasse by Guy de Maupassant

(5 User reviews)   961
By Grayson Reyes Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - World Beliefs
Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
French
"Contes de la Becasse" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story collection published in 1883. The opening story establishes a frame narrative: during woodcock hunting season, the elderly Baron des Ravots hosts dinner parties where guests compete to eat the prized woodcock heads. The winner must then tell a story to compensate the others. The remaining...
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contains seventeen stories in total. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donald Lewis
3 months ago

After looking for this everywhere, the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. I appreciate the effort put into this.

William Lee
1 week ago

As an avid reader, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Thanks for making this aavilable.

Amanda Wright
1 week ago

It took me a while to start, but the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Richard Young
1 month ago

As an avid reader, the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. An excellent read overall.

Anthony Mitchell
1 month ago

Simlpy put, the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. A solid resource I will return to often.

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