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Guy de Maupassant - Biography

Maupassant was born to Gustave and Laure de Maupassant in Toulon, France. His father was a noted chemist and teacher, and his mother was a member of a distinguished Norman family. Guy's parents were divorced and he grew up under the care of his mother in Normandy.

As a child, Guy de showed great interest in literature, and his talent for writing manifested itself at an early age. After leaving school, he entered the University of Paris, where he studied literature and law. In Paris, he also began to write his first literary works and became a frequent visitor to literary circles.

At first he worked as an official in important government posts, but soon left this career to devote himself entirely to literature. His first book, "Lisa," was published in 1880, and it immediately earned him critical and reader acclaim. This story was the first of many works in which he explored human nature and psychology.

Guy de's work covers a wide range of topics and genres. He was a master of short stories, novellas and novels, and his works are often distinguished by a keen observational view of human relations and psychology. His works often reflect the life of 19th-century French society, its mores and contradictions.

One of Guy de's most famous works is the story Les bijoux, in which he explores the theme of temptation and betrayal. His stories "Idle" (En famille) and "Milady Telly" (Mademoiselle Fifi) provide a poignant social commentary on French society at the time. In his novel Pierre et Jean, he examines the influence of secret family secrets on the lives of the main characters.

Guy de was also known for his skill at describing nature and creating atmosphere. In his stories, one can often find picturesque descriptions of the seascapes of Normandy, where he spent most of his life.