Mlle Fifi: Nouveaux Contes by Guy de Maupassant
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Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
French
"Mlle Fifi: Nouveaux Contes" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives typically explore themes of social conflict, love, and human nature, often through the lens of French society during a tumultuous period. The opening story introduces us to a Prussian officer called Mlle Fifi, who ...
Fifi," we find ourselves in a somber atmosphere inside the Château d'Uville, where the major, Count de Farlsberg, and his fellow officers are stationed. They are frustrated by their stagnant lives, marked by heavy rain and gloom. The major converses with his subordinates, and the character of Mlle Fifi—a young German officer known for his stylish demeanor and penchant for cruelty—emerges as he engages in destructive, frivolous antics. Amid discussions of boredom and the monotony of their post, the group resolves to organize a banquet with local women, leading to a chaotic and brutal evening, culminating in violence when a young woman named Rachel fiercely defends herself against an assault. The conflicts reveal deeper themes of exploitation, class struggle, and the consequences of war in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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