Pierre et Jean by Guy de Maupassant
"Pierre et Jean" is a psychological drama that explores the complex dynamics of a bourgeois family in the 19th century France. The story revolves around two brothers, Pierre and Jean, who find their relationship strained when they discover that Jean is the sole inheritor of a large fortune left by a family friend. Pierre, consumed by jealousy and suspicion, starts to question Jean's paternity, leading to a series of dramatic and emotional confrontations that reveal deep-seated insecurities and familial tensions. The narrative is a profound exploration of human nature, jealousy, and the destructive power of secrets.
The 1396th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1888
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Peter and John
- Pierre Et Jean; The Two Brothers
- Pierre and Jean
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