The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
In this poignant tale, a young woman named Mathilde Loisel yearns for a life of luxury and glamour, far beyond her modest means. When she borrows a stunning diamond necklace to wear to a prestigious ball, she feels her dreams have come true. However, disaster strikes when the necklace is lost, leading Mathilde and her husband into a decade of hardship and toil to repay the debt incurred to replace it. In a twist of fate, Mathilde learns that the original necklace was a mere imitation, rendering their sacrifices tragically unnecessary.
- Published
- 1884
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-15
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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