A Woman's Life by Guy de Maupassant
"Une Vie" is a tragic tale about a young, naive aristocrat who dreams of love and happiness. However, her life becomes a series of heartbreaks and disappointments as she endures a loveless marriage, infidelity, the death of her children, and financial ruin. Despite her struggles, she maintains her faith in the goodness of life and its potential for happiness. The novel explores themes of disillusionment, the harsh realities of the world, and the often wide gap between expectation and reality.
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- Published
- 1883
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Life
- The Humble Truth
- The Life of a Woman
- Une Vie
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