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The Necklace (French: La Parure) is a short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is known for its twist ending (ironic ending), which was a hallmark of de Maupassant's style. The story was first published on 17 February 1884 in the French newspaper Le Gaulois .
"Paste" is a 5,800-word short story by Henry James first published in Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly in December 1899. James included the story in his collection, The Soft Side, published by Macmillan the following year. James conceived the story as a clever reversal of Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace".
The story is written from the perspective of the narrator, who retells the Mother Savage story as told by his friend Serval. Influenced by Gustave Flaubert, Guy de Maupassant writes in the realist style which focuses on objective reality and "shows" instead of "tells".
A necklace sent by a friend that contains a simple but powerful message has helped Hoda Kotb endure a difficult time for her family. Hoda shares story behind necklace she's wearing from a friend ...
The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde" is a fairy tale written by Mary De Morgan (1850–1907) in her collection of short stories called "The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde and Other Stories." [1] This collection of fairy tales originally published in 1880. [1] Mary de Morgan helped to make the Victorian era prominent in literature. [2]
OPEC+ faces a major oil oversupply in 2025, challenging production increases. The coalition has tried to boost oil prices by holding back output. Instead, members are ceding control to non-OPEC ...
How to Have More Energy: 7 Tips. This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Life can get incredibly busy, and keeping up often hinges on having enough energy.
The Affair of the Necklace is a 2001 American historical drama film directed by Charles Shyer and written by John Sweet, based on the 1785 scandal at the court of Louis XVI that became known as the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, which contributed to discreditation of the French monarchy on the eve of the French Revolution.