ISBN A Day in the Country and Other Stories 336 pages English

This selection of twenty-seven stories shows Maupassant at his comic cruel and brilliant best. In addition to the poignant title story it includes one of the most famous tales ever written The Necklace and Le Horla an account of a disintegrating personality that chillingly parallels the author's own decline into madness. All the stories demonstrate his genius for invention and his ability to write unblinkingly about the absurdity of the human condition supporting Henry James' claim that in the annals of story-telling Maupassant stands `like a lion in the path'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more.