https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-guy-de-maupassant-library--7190051
The Guy de Maupassant Library presents his books read in full: stories of ambition and ruin, love and deception, war and cowardice, laughter sharpened into tragedy, and ordinary lives overturned by a single merciless detail.

Listen, and enter a world where society smiles, fortune lies, and the human heart is never quite innocent.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/95662fdc44c09ab81f626c9ddce6a19c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-guy-de-maupassant-library--7190051Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:21 +0000Guy de MaupassantGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comBehind every polished door, beneath every silk gown, inside every provincial inn and Parisian drawing room, Guy de Maupassant found the secret machinery of desire, vanity, cruelty, and fate. The Guy de Maupassant Library presents his books read in...
The Guy de Maupassant Library presents his books read in full: stories of ambition and ruin, love and deception, war and cowardice, laughter sharpened into tragedy, and ordinary lives overturned by a single merciless detail.

Listen, and enter a world where society smiles, fortune lies, and the human heart is never quite innocent.]]>false08f546fe-eec1-5f7e-a674-0210e0d51645serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-1--73059451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059451Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:05:27 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the quiet rhythms of a family fishing outing give way to the stirring news of a sudden inheritance, casting a gentle yet complex shadow over the lives of the Roland household. Amidst the ebb and flow of the sea and the subtle tensions between...2697false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-2--73059458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059458Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Pierre wanders the bustling streets and harbour of Le Havre, wrestling with an unnameable melancholy that reveals itself as a begrudging envy towards his brother's newfound fortune. Seeking solace, he visits an old chemist friend, whose quiet...1073false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-3--73059456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059456Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the restless and ambitious Pierre contemplates his future as a physician amidst family tensions stirred by his brother Jean’s newfound fortune, while household celebrations unfold with a mixture of joy and underlying unease. The evening’s...2231false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-4--73059452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059452Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Pierre, restless and troubled by unsettling doubts about his family’s past and the unexpected fortune bestowed upon his brother, struggles to reconcile his swirling emotions amid the fog-laden streets and harbour of their seaside town. Amid...2097false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-5--73059454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059454Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Pierre, tormented by a painful suspicion, wrestles alone with the weight of a secret that strains his love for his family, while seeking elusive signs of truth in familiar faces and cherished keepsakes. As he retreats into the bustling world...2090false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-6--73059455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059455Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the somber moods of the Roland household are marked by unspoken grief and strained relations, as Pierre's melancholy and his mother’s delicate health weigh heavily on their daily lives. A family excursion to the coast provides a breath of...1981false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-7--73059450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059450Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Jean joyfully shows his future bride their new home, only for latent tensions between brothers to surface through harsh words and bitter accusations. The episode closes in a sombre atmosphere, revealing the profound sorrow and delicate bonds...2000false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-8--73059457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059457Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Jean wrestles with the weighty consequences of a shattering family revelation, grappling with questions of honour, inheritance, and the fragile bonds that hold kinship together, while Pierre contemplates a new path to independence aboard a...1733false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pierre-jean-chapter-9--73059453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059453Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Pierre Roland, appointed as medical officer aboard a grand ocean liner, prepares to leave his family and familiar life behind with a mixture of melancholy and resignation; his departure stirs a quiet yet profound poignancy among those who...1759false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ball-of-fat-part-1--73059644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059644Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the weary remnants of a defeated army and the townsfolk of Rouen brace themselves beneath the shadow of imminent occupation, their lives quietly interrupted by the arrival of foreign troops and the silent dread of invasion. Amidst this tense...2463false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ball-of-fat-part-2--73059645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059645Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a diverse group of travellers, united by circumstance rather than camaraderie, endure the rigours of a war-torn journey and find brief solace in shared provisions and spirited debate amidst the shadow of an occupying presence. They arrive at...1730false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ball-of-fat-part-3--73059646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059646Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of travellers, detained by a Prussian officer in a snowbound inn, engage in subtle negotiations and shifting attitudes amid the pressing tension of their confinement. The courtesan Boule de Suif, at the centre of their predicament,...2078false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-i-poverty--73059728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059728Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young ex-soldier, adrift in the vast city of Paris with scarce means and bold dreams, unexpectedly reunites with a former comrade who introduces him to the world of journalism and the beguiling social haunts of the capital. They explore the...1680false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-ii-madame-forestier--73059741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059741Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Monsieur Duroy, newly introduced to the refined and influential circles of Parisian society, experiences the mingled unease and exhilaration of his first visit to the Forestiers' elegant home, where dinner conversation touches on politics and...1521false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-iii-first-attempts--73059748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059748Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young Georges Duroy, struggling with the challenges of journalistic composition and his modest lodgings, seeks assistance from his friend Forestier and is introduced to the social talents of Forestier’s wife, whose charm and wit spark an...1203false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-iv-duroy-learns-something--73059730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059730Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which young Georges Duroy eagerly embarks on his career as a journalist, encountering the complexities and rivalries of the newspaper world while striving to prove his worth through the arduous task of reporting. He navigates the intrigues of...1039false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-v-the-first-intrigue-part-one--73059746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059746Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the young journalist Duroy cultivates a newfound intimacy with Mme. de Marelle, frequents discreet social dinners with the Forestiers, and finds himself increasingly entwined in the elegant, sometimes fragile, amusements of Parisian society....979false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-v-the-first-intrigue-part-two--73059749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059749Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Duroy successfully courts the enchanting Mme. de Marelle, and their clandestine meetings unfold amid whispered promises and careful preparations. They navigate the delicate challenges of secrecy and social constraint, with her...967false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-v-the-first-intrigue-part-three--73059750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059750Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Duroy navigates the precariousness of his finances with charming resourcefulness, relying on the generosity of Mme de Marelle while masking his desperation with a flair for invention. Yet, his troubled past and the jealous...870false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-vi-a-step-upward-part-one--73059729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059729Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the aspiring Georges Duroy grapples with debts and social ambitions, navigating the delicate dance of Parisian society through strategic visits and cautious conversations with influential women. His elevation to editor of the "Echoes" brings...965false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-vi-a-step-upward-part-two--73059742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059742Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Monsieur Duroy navigates a soirée among Parisian society, encountering old acquaintances and new intrigues that rekindle dormant affections and social curiosities. He shares a reflective walk with the aged poet Norbert de Varenne and...1284false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-vii-a-duel-with-an-end--73059739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059739Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Duroy faces a spiteful attack from a rival journalist, leading to a tense and formal duel arranged with the assistance of his friends, an event that tests his courage and resolves. Following this ordeal, he finds solace and affection...1535false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-viii-death-and-a-proposal--73059736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059736Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Duroy, summoned by the ailing Charles Forestier's widow, travels to Cannes to keep vigil by the bedside of his old comrade, witnessing the frailty of life and the solemn rites that accompany its end. Amidst the quiet grief and tender...2195false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-ix-marriage-part-one--73059735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059735Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Duroy contemplates the promise of marriage with Madeleine Forestier, navigating the delicate secrecy of their engagement and adopting a more distinguished name to suit their future station. Meanwhile, he faces the emotional...1068false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-ix-marriage-part-two--73059737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059737Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Duroy and his wife Madeleine journey to his rustic parental home in the Normandy countryside, where the contrast between their refined city lives and the simple, unvarnished existence of his farming folk becomes poignantly apparent....1165false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-x-jealousy--73059733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059733Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Monsieur Du Roy adapts to his new role in political journalism while navigating the social intricacies of Parisian life alongside his clever and amiable wife, Madeleine. Their evenings blend work and society as Georges wrestles quietly with...852false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xi-mme-walter-takes-a-hand-part-one--73059731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059731Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Du Roy navigates the delicate dance of social visits and fragile affections, rekindling ties with Clotilde and courting the favour of Mme. Walter, all whilst reflecting on the curious judgments of those around him. Amidst genteel...893false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xi-mme-walter-takes-a-hand-part-two--73059732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059732Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Du Roy navigates the intrigues of society and politics, revealing his charm and ambition during a lively fencing match and an elegant dinner party. His delicate yet bold pursuit of Mme. Walter unfolds with a mixture of passion and...1014false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xii-a-meeting-and-the-result--73059743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059743Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which, beneath the July sun's glare, Georges Du Roy meets Mme Walter in the cool sanctuary of La Trinité, where whispered confessions and trembling admissions softly unravel their guarded hearts amidst the hushed prayers and curious eyes. Their...1297false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xiii-madame-marelle-part-one--73059734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059734Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the autumnal air brings with it the bustling political intrigues of Paris, as the Du Roys embed themselves within the influential circles of power and Georges juggles the affections and demands of two very different women. A timely and...1336false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xiii-madame-marelle-part-two--73059738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059738Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a clever negotiation unfolds between Georges and Madame de Marelle over a precarious financial venture, punctuated by moments of affection and mistrust that reveal their complex affections. Meanwhile, the shadow of illness and death looms...812false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xiv-the-will--73059751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059751Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the sombre unveiling of a nobleman's will brings to light a bequest to a woman whose connection to the deceased stirs quiet tensions within her marriage, compelling discourse on propriety and reputation. The couple navigates the delicate...1414false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xv-suzanne-part-one--73059740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059740Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the ambitious financier Walter asserts his newfound wealth and social dominance by acquiring a magnificent mansion and hosting a dazzling exhibition of a celebrated painting, stirring envy and admiration throughout Parisian society. Du Roy,...1086false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xv-suzanne-part-two--73059752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059752Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges Du Roy navigates a labyrinth of social encounters and delicate affections at a grand gathering, where whispered promises and unspoken tensions intertwine beneath the surface of polite conversation. The evening culminates in a solemn...1070false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xvi-divorce--73059744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059744Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges du Roy navigates the delicate interplay of passion and jealousy amidst social intrigues, confronting hidden affections and whispered promises in the shadows of opulent conservatories. An unexpected discovery leads to a dramatic...1112false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xvii-the-final-plot--73059747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059747Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges du Roy, freshly divorced and now known as Bel-Ami, embarks on a delicate courtship with Suzanne Walter, urging her to defy her family and elope amid the tense resistance of her parents. Their secret flight to La Roche-Guyon kindles a...1180false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bel-ami-chapter-xviii-attainment--73059745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059745Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Georges du Roy encounters a storm of reproach and passion with Clotilde de Marelle before proceeding to a grand and solemn marriage ceremony that cements his ascent in Parisian society. The event is marked by public scrutiny and private...1204false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-i-the-spa--73075043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075043Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the sleepy thermal village of Enval unveils its quaint charms, bustling spas, and an ensemble of dedicated yet quarrelsome doctors, as a young noblewoman seeks relief beneath its healing waters amid family tensions and peculiar local...2547false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-ii-the-discovery--73075033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075033Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of guests assembles upon a sunny hillock to witness the dramatic blasting of a great rock, their attention shifting from the spectacle to an unexpected gushing of a fresh spring where the explosion took place. Amid the mingling of...1634false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-iii-bargaining--73075034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075034Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the discovery of a new spring at a quiet spa town stirs hope and debate among its diverse and ailing patrons, while Andermatt’s keen mind turns to ambitious plans of revitalisation and business. Amid lively discussions of water’s mysterious...2108false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-iv-a-test-and-an-avowal--73075047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075047Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the prudent Oriol family carefully contemplates how best to entice a wealthy banker’s interest in their newly discovered mineral spring, while concocting a curious experiment involving a paralytic old poacher and the healing powers of the...2109false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-v-developments--73075044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075044Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a village fête unfurls beneath a bright summer sky, gathering local dignitaries and villagers alike in a colourful display of music, dance, and lively conversation, while the fresh countryside lends a charming backdrop to heartfelt exchanges....1326false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-vi-on-the-brink--73075032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075032Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young woman finds her days suffused with the intoxicating breath of youth and nature, as a gentle camaraderie with newfound companions slowly weaves itself into a delicate dance of sentiment and coquetry. Amid the wild beauty of volcanic...2175false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-vii-attainment-part-1--73075040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075040Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Christiane awakens to the profound discovery of being loved by Paul Bretigny and embarks on an emotionally charged walk to the ancient ruins of Tournoel, where haunting memories and tender confessions intertwine beneath the moonlit sky. Upon...1238false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-vii-attainment-part-2--73075039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075039Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the intertwining of passion and ambition unfolds beneath the serene skies of a mineral spring town, where tender revelations and shrewd negotiations blend with moments of profound human connection. The characters navigate the delicate balance...1805false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-viii-organization--73075036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075036Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the fervour of a mineral water venture enlivens a provincial district, stirring hopes and uniting a motley company of investors whose ambitions find shape in the christening of Mont Oriol. Amidst the bustle of enterprise, two young lovers...2336false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-ix-the-spa-again-part-1--73075037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075037Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the transformation of Enval into a bustling spa town is unveiled with its grand hotel, therapeutic baths, and a flourishing casino, all under the watchful eyes of distinguished medical men and society figures gathering for the ceremonial...2097false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-ix-the-spa-again-part-2--73075035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075035Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the lively environs of Mont Oriol come alive with the mingling of theatrical aspirations, fireworks, and the concealed strains of personal strife amid the blossoming social scene. Within this vibrant setting, a delicate interplay of ambition,...1747false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-x-gontran-s-choice--73075048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075048Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the social dynamics of Mont Oriol’s health resort unfold through the rivalry of earnest physicians and the calculated attentions of a charming young nobleman towards a modest peasant girl of promising fortune. Amid the mingling of medical...2905false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-xi-a-mutual-understanding-part-1--73075046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075046Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the uneasy dance of social manoeuvres and concealed motives unfolds amid a gathering at Mont Oriol, where characters reveal their secrets and desires through witticisms and subtle provocations. The tender strains of love and discontent ripple...1477false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-xi-a-mutual-understanding-part-2--73075038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075038Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the characters embark on a reflective excursion to the ancient volcanic plateau of Puy de la Nugère, where the stark landscape stirs hidden emotions and delicate tensions, particularly between Gontran and the Oriol sisters. Along their...1663false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-xii-a-betrothal--73075042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075042Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the pursuits and intrigues of Mont Oriol’s society unfold with keen observation, from strategic schemes for improving the town’s allure and temperature reports to the delicate dance of budding romances and familial negotiations. Against the...2204false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-xiii-paul-changes-his-mind--73075045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075045Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Paul Bretigny, caught in the quiet turmoil of changing affections and subtle rivalries, learns the delicate art of navigating the passions and suspicions surrounding Charlotte Oriol, while a crafty physician pursues her favour with artful...1476false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-xiv-christiane-s-via-crucis-part-1--73075031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075031Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the shadow of misfortune descends upon Mont Oriol, entwining tales of loss, scandal, and secret marriages amid the uneasy hopes kindled by the arrival of a child. The tender yet troubled Christiane wrestles with despair and pain, as those...1995false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mont-oriol-chapter-xiv-christiane-s-via-crucis-part-2--73075041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075041Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a new mother wrestles with the tumult of her thoughts and emotions, seeking solace amidst the tender attentions and whispered gossip surrounding her recovery, while those closest to her endeavour to support and understand her fragile state....2134false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horla-part-i--73075139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075139Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a Prussian commandant and his officers endure the dreary confinement and relentless Normandy rain within the battered chateau of Urville, their days marked by idleness and the wear of occupation. Among them is the dandyish sub-lieutenant...1035false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horla-part-ii--73075140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075140Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of officers, wearied by the monotony and gloomy rain, resolve to stir their dull existence by arranging unexpected entertainment, summoning a colourful reprieve to their somber quarters. They while away the hours broken only by the...998false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horla-part-iii--73075136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075136Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the occupying officers amuse themselves with a mischievous explosion amid the somber beauty of a rain-soaked chateau and the silent defiance of a parish priest’s muted bells. The quiet village offers a gentle and subtle resistance through...1263false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horla-part-iv--73075137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075137Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a troop of officers, retreating from the harshness of war, are momentarily enlivened by the arrival of five courtesans, whose presence brings a brief, if uneasy, gaiety to their dilapidated quarters. The captain, asserting his authority...1502false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horla-part-v--73075138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075138Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a rowdy dinner unfolds amid the clatter of broken dishes and swelling intoxication, where soldiers and women alike are swept into a whirlwind of jests, toasts, and crude displays of bravado. Amidst the drunken revelry, sharp words and defiant...1110false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horla-part-vi--73075141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075141Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a tempest of indignation and sudden violence erupts within a stately chateau, setting in motion a desperate flight beneath a torrential rain. The reverberations of that night stir the hearts and superstitions of a quiet countryside, as virtue...504false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-lancer-s-wife--73075221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075221Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a band of worn soldiers, bound by shared hardship and fierce patriotism, undertake a daring and perilous enterprise to strike back against their invaders amidst the ravaged landscapes of war-torn France. The story unfolds with moments of...1424false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-guy-de-maupassant-a-study-by-pol-neveux--73075220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075220Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the brief, luminous career of a young Norman writer is traced from his spirited literary beginnings amid loyal friends to his swift rise by means of masterful tales that capture the essence of reality. Amidst the glow of early success and...790false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-two-friends--73075222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075222Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which two old friends, bound by their shared love of fishing, find a brief escape from the harsh realities of a city under siege by wandering to their tranquil fishing grounds. Yet, beneath the peaceful pastime lingers the somber shadow of war,...692false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-two-little-soldiers--73075215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075215Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which two young Breton soldiers, displaced from their native land and bound by shared memories, find solace in quiet Sunday strolls through the suburbs of Paris, yearning for the familiar sights and scents of home. Their gentle companionship is...612false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-father-milon--73075214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075214Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the sweltering Norman countryside forms the somnolent stage for a quiet family meal shadowed by the somber memory of a father’s death beneath a twisting vine, standing as a silent testament to the incursions and cruelties of war. Within this...631false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-prisoners--73075223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075223Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young forester’s daughter and her mother find themselves home to a lost detachment of exhausted enemy soldiers during a harsh winter amid the quiet woods, their solitary refuge punctuated by whispered fears and cautious hospitality. As the...1067false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-lieutenant-lare-s-marriage--73075224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075224Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the vigilant and resourceful Lieutenant Lare leads a daring night mission through snow-clad woods, rescuing a young woman and her father while eluding enemy patrols, inspiring valour and hope among his men. This encounter unfolds quietly amid...450false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-horrible--73075227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075227Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of soldiers and officers gather in a dusky garden, reflecting on the nature of horror through harrowing tales of war, despair, and human savagery that haunt them beyond ordinary fear. The narrative unfolds with an austere...624false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-coup-d-etat--73075216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075216Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the small town of Canneville finds itself embroiled in the fervour and confusion of a sudden and sweeping political upheaval, with local leaders and militia embroiled in a hesitant and deeply human struggle for control. The scene is set amid...1014false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-duel--73075218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075218Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a beleaguered French merchant, returning home through a land subdued by occupation, encounters a brazen Prussian officer whose provocations ignite a fierce conflict of honour aboard a train. Amidst the uneasy silence of foreign onlookers and...523false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-madame-parisse--73075230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075230Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which an observer contemplates the enchanting coastal town of Antibes at sunset, evoking memories of ancient cities and heroic tales, while a local raconteur recounts the poignant story of Madame Parisse and the ardent officer whose passion brought...704false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-mademoiselle-fifi--73075217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075217Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of Prussian officers, detained in a gloomy French chateau during the rainy months of occupation, seek diversion through a lively and uneasy supper with local women, revealing glimpses of their character and the somber realities of...1278false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-epiphany--73075228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075228Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a gallant cavalry captain and his gentlemanly companions take refuge in a ruined village during the bitter march of war, striving to preserve a flicker of levity and humanity amidst the desolation by inviting unexpected guests for an Epiphany...1222false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-colonel-s-ideas--73075229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075229Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Colonel Laporte, an old soldier of unimpaired ardour, reminisces about the enduring passion Frenchmen bear for women, which kindles their courage even amidst the hardships of war. He recounts a harrowing night march through snow with his...549false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-mother-sauvage--73075231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075231Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which an autumnal return to a beloved countryside recalls the quiet dignity and resilience of a solitary old woman, La Mère Sauvage, whose life is quietly intertwined with the presence of occupying soldiers during a war-torn time. The narrative...714false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-madame-baptiste--73075237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075237Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a chance encounter at a quiet provincial station leads to an unexpected civil funeral procession, stirring a reflective tale of sorrow and social ostracism in a small town. The narrator learns of a young woman's tragic past and the steadfast...629false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-question-of-latin--73075238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075238Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a devoted Latin usher, bound by duty and solitude, imparts his passion for the ancient tongue to eager pupils while harbouring quiet yearnings amid the humdrum of provincial life. Through chance encounters and youthful mischief, the story...887false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-mustache--73075241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075241Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a lady, confined indoors on a rainy day, reflects with affectionate detail on the indispensable charm and character bestowed by a man’s mustache, extolling its subtle enchantments and its role as a symbol of French spirit. Her reverie is...392false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-blind-man--73075219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075219Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a blind peasant, cast aside and mocked by his own kin and neighbours, endures a life marked by neglect and cruelty despite the joyous world he cannot see. This quiet tale reflects on the stark contrast between the radiant beauty of a sunlit...401false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-meeting--73075233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075233Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a chance encounter on a night train reunites a man with the woman he once called wife, both transformed by years of separation and change, stirring a complex mixture of remembrance and estrangement. Their uneasy dialogue reveals the delicate...836false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-indiscretion--73075245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075245Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young couple, once united by a pure and lofty love, find their passion quietly ebbing as the familiarity of marriage settles upon them, leading them to seek the spark of their youth in a lively, bohemian café. Amidst opulent surroundings...446false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-beside-schopenhauer-s-corpse--73075234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075234Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a solitary German consumptive, immersed daily in a book bearing the annotations of the philosopher Schopenhauer, shares with a chance companion the eerie and profound impression left by the thinker’s spirit and wit. Their conversation unfolds...438false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-family-affair-part-1--73075239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075239Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which we are gently introduced to the uneventful but fretful existence of Monsieur Caravan, a diligent yet timid naval clerk burdened by petty domestic affairs and his ailing, cantankerous mother in suburban Paris. His evening unfolds amid quiet...1304false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-family-affair-part-2--73075269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075269Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a son’s mourning for his departed mother is quietly clouded by domestic calculation and social indifference, as grief yields to the sober duties and restless schemes that follow death. The atmosphere is shaded by the curious intrusion of...1607false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-miss-harriet--73075232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075232Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of travellers journey along the rugged Normandy coast, where an artist’s chance acquaintance with a solitary Englishwoman known as Miss Harriet reveals a quiet, poignant world of nature, belief, and concealed sorrow. Their interaction...2138false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-little-louise-roque-part-1--73075242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075242Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a country postman discovers a young girl's lifeless body in a serene woodland, prompting the mayor and local authorities to commence a solemn inquiry amid the whispered fears of a close-knit village. The sombre investigation unfolds against...1077false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-little-louise-roque-part-2--73075244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075244Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a man, haunted by a grievous and shameful memory, becomes ensnared in a relentless torment of the mind, grappling with visions and the weight of his own conscience beneath the unyielding gaze of night. The tale softly unfolds as he wrestles...2375false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-moiron--73075235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075235Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a provincial attorney unravels a perplexing case of a revered schoolmaster accused of a series of tragic poisonings among his pupils, grappling with the baffling contrast between the man's saintly reputation and the mounting evidence of his...644false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-donkey--73075247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075247Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which two shabby river scavengers pass their time hunting rabbits and devising a mischievous scheme involving a feeble donkey, their mornings spent drifting along misty waters and their nights plotting in jovial secrecy. The morning haze lifts on a...808false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-dispenser-of-holy-water--73075300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075300Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a humble wheelwright and his wife endure the heartache of their young son’s disappearance, setting out from their village to the vast city in search of him amid a swirl of sorrow and fading hope. They find solace in a peculiar friendship at...461false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-parricide--73075248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075248Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a grim and puzzling crime near Chatou awakens a court's curiosity, centring on a humble carpenter whose confession unveils a tangled web of abandonment and betrayal. The accused, bearing both wit and bitterness, reveals a life marked by...608false631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-patron--73075253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075253Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a modest provincial lawyer ascends the ranks of government and embraces the role of a magnanimous patron, offering support through countless letters of recommendation to anyone he encounters. An unexpected encounter with an enigmatic priest...530false633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-bertha--73075301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075301Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a curious visitor to the Auvergne meets a country doctor who recounts the peculiar and tragic story of a young woman named Bertha, whose intellect remains suspended in childhood despite her mature appearance. Through gentle observation...974false632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-sale--73075236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075236Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which two inebriated peasants concoct a ludicrous scheme involving the measurement of a wife by the cubic metre, revealing their rustic simplicity and flawed reasoning amidst a provincial courtroom’s bemusement. The narrative gently portrays the...589false635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-impolite-sex--73075240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075240Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which two ladies exchange letters from the French seaside, offering gentle yet sharp reflections on the polished and the coarse manners exhibited by men and women alike during the summer season. Their correspondence, rich with keen observation and...608false636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-door--73075243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075243Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a gentleman reflects on the curious varieties of husbands who tolerate their wives’ indiscretions, pondering the motives behind their complaisance with a particular Parisian couple whose hospitality conceals a subtle and enigmatic domestic...553false634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-wedding-gift--73075255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075255Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young man, long disinclined to marriage, is unexpectedly won over by a gentle and simple maiden during a seaside summer, and after much hesitation from her kin, they wed amid the hopes and tremors of new beginnings. But on their wedding...590false637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-moribund--73075258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075258Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the quiet rhythms of rural life are observed as a family awaits the passing of an aging relative, whose lingering breath seems to pause time itself amidst the duties and small cares of the farm. The anticipation and communal gatherings around...711false639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-relic--73075286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075286Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young gentleman recounts to an old friend the curious predicament arising from his attempt to please his devout fiancée with a religious memento procured during a medical journey abroad. His tale unfolds with gentle irony, revealing the...554false638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-story-of-a-farm-girl--73075259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075259Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young farm girl named Rose navigates the harsh realities of rural life, love, and unexpected motherhood amidst the simple rhythms and often unspoken trials of the countryside. Through her silent endurance and steadfast labour, she gradually...1889false641fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-wreck--73075260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075260Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a chance encounter on a forlorn shipwreck on the sands of the island of Re reveals the fragile beauty and silent mysteries of the sea, entwined with the delicate bonds of strangers caught in nature’s merciless embrace. The narrative gently...1178false642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-gamekeeper--73075270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075270Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a seasoned sportsman recounts a long-standing retreat to his woodland property where a stern gamekeeper and his troublesome nephew maintain a tense existence amid the quiet beauty of the forest. The narrative gently unfolds a somber episode...728false640fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-theodule-sabot-s-confession--73075246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075246Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which Theodule Sabot, a defiant and irreligious carpenter in the village of Martinville, faces the challenge of securing a lucrative church renovation contract despite longstanding rivalry with the local priest. The tussle between faith and...801false643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-diamond-necklace--73075250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075250Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young woman of modest means, yearning for a life of elegance and admiration, faces the challenges of societal expectations and appearances with resolute determination. Her experience unfolds in a tale that gently explores the delicate...830false645fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-wrong-house--73075261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075261Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a boisterous quartermaster, seeking diversion and a loan, visits his austere sister’s home in a quiet Breton town, only to find the social atmosphere and local amusements far from the lively pleasures he desires. His evening takes an...668false644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-trip-of-le-horla--73075256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075256Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of intrepid travellers embark upon a splendid nocturnal voyage in the novel balloon Le Horla, soaring high above the sleeping landscape from Paris towards the distant coasts of Belgium. As they drift through the serene, star-lit...1182false647fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-marquis-de-fumerol--73075275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075275Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a proud noble family endeavours to reclaim the soul of a dissipated relative in his final moments, confronting the uneasy intersection of faith, duty, and personal defiance. The tale unfolds with quiet wit and keen observation of social...741false646fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-farewell--73075287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075287Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which two old friends at a Parisian café muse on the silent passage of time and the subtle transformations it brings to youth and beauty. One recalls a poignant encounter with a woman who once embodied grace and charm, only to be later confronted...461false648fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-inn--73075249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075249Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the solitary inn of Schwarenbach, perched amid the icy Alpine heights, becomes a stage for the quiet endurance and profound isolation experienced by its winter guardians, bound to the mountain by duty and the relentless snows. The young guide...1408false650fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-monsieur-parent--73075251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075251Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a devoted father’s quiet affection for his young son is cast into turmoil by a trusted servant’s bitter revelations, stirring long-hidden doubts and igniting a tempest of despair and rage within a fractured household. The tale then follows...2808false651fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-wolf--73075304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075304Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the ancient tale of two noble brothers, bound by a fierce passion for the hunt, unfolds amidst the shadowed forests of Lorraine, where a monstrous wolf prowls and terrorises the countryside. The narrative gently unveils the resolute spirit...558false649fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-timbuctoo--73075252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075252Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the golden sunset bathes a bustling Paris boulevard, setting the stage for the appearance of Timbuctoo, a towering African ex-soldier whose exuberance and peculiar charm intrigue two French officers. Through the lieutenant’s recollections, we...743false653fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-queen-hortense--73075254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075254Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which an imperious old maid known as Queen Hortense, ruling over her small domain of animals and servants with austere command, falls gravely ill in her secluded home, prompting the reluctant arrival of relatives who observe her fading presence...721false652fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-tombstones--73075271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075271Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a group of worldly friends delights in their monthly gatherings, chiefly for the witty anecdotes of Joseph de Bardon, who recounts a melancholy yet curious encounter within the quiet avenues of Montmartre Cemetery. In this place of solemn...787false654fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-thief--73075257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075257Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a reflective doctor recounts the poignant tale of a reckless young officer ensnared by love and honour amidst societal judgment. Through his measured narrative, we glimpse the quiet tragedy that arises when passion and propriety clash in a...528false656fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-mademoiselle-pearl--73075281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075281Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a Twelfth Night gathering at the Chantals’ reveals the quiet presence of Mademoiselle Pearl, an adopted child who has grown into a gentle and mysterious figure cherished yet apart from the family. As memories and hidden affections surface in...1689false655fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-claire-de-lune--73075298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075298Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a rigid and fervent priest wrestles with his unwavering beliefs about God’s intentions and his deep-seated distrust of the tender nature of women, all set against the serene and enchanting beauty of a moonlit night. Through his restless...524false657fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-waiter-a-bock--73075265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075265Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a chance encounter in a smoky beer hall reveals the somber interior life of a once spirited young nobleman, now resigned to a monotonous existence marked by repeated visits to the same dreary haunt. Amidst murmurs of past pain and quiet...673false658fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-forgiveness--73075280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075280Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a sheltered young woman, untouched by the harsher realities of life, discovers the painful truths lurking behind her seemingly tranquil marriage to a Parisian stockbroker. Through an unlikely friendship and profound sorrow, she confronts...638false660fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-after--73075274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075274Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a gentle, sensitive priest reveals to an elderly comtesse the tender wounds formed by a solitary childhood and the delicate fears that shaped his choice to embrace a life of spiritual devotion rather than worldly companionship. Their quiet...623false659fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-in-the-spring--73075262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075262Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which the advent of spring stirs a restless yearning for freedom and love, weaving through the city like a gentle breeze that awakens the heart to tender longings and poetic glimpses of beauty. A chance encounter on the river leads to a cautionary...701false661fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-queer-night-in-paris--73075283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075283Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a music-loving notary from Vernon ventures to Paris and is drawn into the lively, bohemian world of artists and painters, experiencing their eccentric camaraderie and spirited revelry. The evening unfolds with spirited encounters and...945false662fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-that-costly-ride--73075290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075290Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a young man of gentle birth, struggling with the weight of diminished means and the delicate pride of his lineage, embarks on a simple yet eagerly anticipated family outing into the countryside, only to face the unintended consequences of his...736false663fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-useless-beauty--73075277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075277Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a proud and beautiful countess, wearied by years of motherhood and her jealous husband's grasp, defiantly confronts him with truths long concealed, demonstrating a spirit both tender and unyielding beneath her poised exterior. Meanwhile,...1945false664fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-my-uncle-sosthenes--73075282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075282Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a cantankerous Freethinker and Freemason confronts his deepest prejudices when an unexpected illness prompts an unlikely visitation from a Jesuit priest, leading to a curious transformation amidst their long-standing antagonism. The tale...707false666fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-father--73075289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075289Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a humble clerk becomes enraptured with a gentle shopgirl he meets daily on the omnibus, and amid the tender springtime landscape, their brief and delicate alliance unfolds with the innocence and turmoil of first love. Years later, bound by...836false665fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-mother-and-son--73075264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075264Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a distinguished lawyer recounts the heartrending tale of a dying mother who entrusts him with the impossible task of finding her lost son, entwined in a sorrowful family secret born of love, betrayal, and long years of anguished waiting. The...581false668fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-baroness--73075299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075299Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which an art dealer introduces his friend to the elegant and discreet world of a Parisian baroness, whose reputation and financial difficulties prompt a delicate arrangement involving a precious Renaissance crucifix. The story unfolds through...433false667fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-hand--73075303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075303Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a distinguished judge recounts a peculiar and haunting case from Corsica involving a reclusive Englishman, a macabre relic, and an unsolved murder that defies reason and invites whispers of the inexplicable. The narrative unfolds through...622false669fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-on-the-river--73075266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075266Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a riverboatman shares his profound passion and deep, eerie reflections upon the mysterious, silent river that haunts his very soul. One tranquil yet unsettling evening, moored in his boat amidst creeping fog and strange sounds, he experiences...645false671fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-cripple--73075291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075291Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a chance encounter on a train revives a forgotten acquaintance between a magistrate and a war-disabled officer, leading to the quiet unveiling of a tale marked by loss, honour, and unspoken sacrifice. The narrative gently explores the...500false672fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-tress-of-hair--73075292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075292Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a sombre visit to a madhouse reveals the tormented mind of a man consumed by an uncanny passion for a relic of the past, embodying the strange interplay between memory, desire, and madness. The narrative gently unfolds through the man's own...699false670fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-alexandre--73075276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075276Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a devoted servant named Alexandre tends to his aged mistress amidst the simmering discontent of her irritable and unfulfilled ex-captain husband, revealing the quiet sacrifices woven into their long years together. Their daily routines and...466false674fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-a-stroll--73075278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075278Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which an unremarkable bookkeeper, ensnared in the drudgery of a life spent in obscurity and routine, takes a rare evening stroll through the lively and tender scenes of Parisian spring, confronting the wistful contrast between his own solitude and...566false673fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-log--73075297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075297Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which two old friends sit quietly beside a warming fire and one recounts a tale of friendship tested by marriage and the delicate tensions it can provoke. 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Upon her death, a...677false678fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-original-short-stories-of-guy-de-maupassant-the-rondoli-sisters--73075294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075294Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Guy de MaupassantIn which a traveller’s reluctance to journey is overcome by the prospect of Italian beauty and companionship, leading him and his friend to a southern voyage marked by chance meetings and a mysterious young woman whose silence and eccentricities...2446false677full