Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) was a famous French writer known for his short stories. He was born in Normandy, France, and grew up near the countryside, which influenced many of his stories. Maupassant had a talent for writing about real life—especially the lives of ordinary people—using simple but powerful language. His stories often had surprise endings and explored themes like greed, love, war, and the darker side of human nature.