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Mont Oriol
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RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025398051
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mont Oriol is a masterfully crafted novel by the renowned French author Guy de Maupassant that explores the intersection of romance, medical science, and financial ambition. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Auvergne mountains, the story follows the transformation of a quiet village into a bustling thermal spa destination. At the heart of the narrative is Christiane Andermatt, a young woman seeking a cure for her infertility, who becomes entangled in a passionate love affair that mirrors the rapid changes and speculative fervor surrounding the development of the new resort.
Maupassant expertly balances a delicate psychological study of human emotions with a biting social satire of the burgeoning health industry and the greed of the bourgeoisie. Through his precise prose and naturalist perspective, he depicts a world where personal relationships are often commodified and the pursuit of pleasure is inextricably linked to the pursuit of profit. Mont Oriol remains a significant work of 19th-century fiction, offering readers a vivid portrayal of social mobility, the complexities of the human heart, and the timeless struggle between authentic feeling and material gain. This novel showcases Maupassant's ability to capture the nuances of both the landscape and the social strata of his era.
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