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The Guy de Maupassant Library

The Guy de Maupassant Library

By: Guy de Maupassant
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Behind 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 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.Public domain
Episodes
  • Bel Ami Chapter VI - A Step Upward Part Two

    Bel Ami Chapter VI - A Step Upward Part Two
    Aug 19 2026
    In 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 experiences the delicate tensions at a dinner hosted by Madame de Marelle, where the shadows of impending partings and quiet ambitions linger.
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    21 mins
  • Bel Ami Chapter VI - A Step Upward Part One

    Bel Ami Chapter VI - A Step Upward Part One
    Aug 18 2026
    In 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 new opportunities and anxieties, reflecting his increasing immersion in the complex world of journalism and high society.
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    16 mins
  • Bel Ami Chapter V - The First Intrigue Part Three

    Bel Ami Chapter V - The First Intrigue Part Three
    Aug 17 2026
    In 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 entanglements that ensue threaten the delicate balance of his evening, culminating in a public confrontation that lays bare the complexities of his amorous pursuits.
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    15 mins
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