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ˈmoʊ pəˌsɑnt, ˌmoʊ pəˈsɑ̃; gi dəmau·pas·sant

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  1. Maupassant, Guy de Maupassant, Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassantnoun

    French writer noted especially for his short stories (1850-1893)

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    Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (UK: , US: ; French: [ɡi d(ə) mopasɑ̃]; 5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a 19th-century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, as well as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives, destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms. Maupassant was a protégé of Gustave Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, seemingly effortless dénouements. Many are set during the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s, describing the futility of war and the innocent civilians who, caught up in events beyond their control, are permanently changed by their experiences. He wrote 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, "Boule de Suif" ("The Dumpling", 1880), is often considered his most famous work.

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    Maupassant is the surname of Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893), a renowned French author known for his masterful short stories. His works often depicted the social conditions of the late 19th century in France with precision and a pessimistic worldview. He is considered one of the pioneers of the modern short story.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Maupassant in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Maupassant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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