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A poor clerk's wife borrows a precious necklace from a rich friend to wear to a ball, but loses it and faces a tragic consequence. Read the full story and analysis of this classic morality tale online.
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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 .
25 cze 2019 · Biorąc pod uwagę jego centralną rolę w opowiadaniu , naszyjnik jest ważnym symbolem oszustwa. Mathilde ubrała się na przyjęcie w drogie ciuchy i błyszczące, ale pożyczone akcesorium, aby na krótko uciec od swojego skromnego życia, udając, że na stacji, której nie ma.
Suddenly she discovered, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace, and her heart throbbed with an immoderate desire. Her hands trembled as she took it. She fastened it round her throat, outside her high-necked waist, and was lost in ecstasy at her reflection in the mirror.
First published in 1884, “The Necklace” (La Parure) is a classic tale by French master of the short story Guy de Maupassant. Watch out for the twist…
A woman borrows a diamond necklace from a friend and loses it at a ball, leading to a decade of hardship and debt. The twist is that the necklace was fake and worthless, and her friend reveals this to her.
Published in 1884 in a French newspaper, “The Necklace” features Maupassant’s trade-marked twist ending. In the short story, Mathilde Loisel is an attractive young woman who believes she deserves better in life.
