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Miss Harriet

Miss Harriet

de Maupassant, Guy

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ISBN10: 116287225X
ISBN13: 9781162872254
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Miss Harriet is a short story written by the French author Guy de Maupassant. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows a group of three French travelers who are on a walking tour of the Brittany coast. The travelers are a young couple, Monsieur and Madame Aubain, and their friend, a middle-aged man named Monsieur Carr�����.One day, the travelers come across a solitary Englishwoman named Miss Harriet, who is also on a walking tour of the area. Miss Harriet is described as being plain and unremarkable in appearance, but she is well-educated and cultured. The travelers are intrigued by her and strike up a conversation, which leads to a series of discussions about art, literature, and philosophy.As the days pass, the travelers become increasingly fascinated by Miss Harriet, and she becomes the center of their attention. However, it soon becomes clear that Miss Harriet is not entirely comfortable with their attentions, and she begins to withdraw from them. Eventually, she reveals a tragic secret from her past, which explains her reluctance to form close relationships with others.Miss Harriet is a poignant and thought-provoking story that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the search for meaning in life. Maupassant's vivid descriptions of the Brittany coast and his nuanced portrayal of the characters make this a compelling and memorable read.THIS 34 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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