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The Horla

The Horla

Maupassant, Guy De

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Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1425474640
ISBN13: 9781425474645
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Horla is a horror short story by the French author Maupassant, Guy de. Originally published in 1887, it tells the story of an unnamed narrator who begins to experience strange and terrifying occurrences in his home. He becomes convinced that he is being haunted by a supernatural being called the Horla, which seems to be slowly taking control of his mind and body. The narrator's attempts to resist the Horla's influence become increasingly desperate as the creature's power over him grows stronger. The story is notable for its psychological depth and its exploration of the themes of madness, isolation, and the unknown. It has been widely praised for its haunting atmosphere and its masterful use of suspense and ambiguity. The Horla is considered one of Maupassant's most famous and influential works, and has been adapted into numerous films and other media.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Horla and Other Stories, by Guy de Maupassant. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417901306.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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