From an early life as a plumber to being the author of a book full of life changing experiences Starting in Australia ,then working eight years in Madagascar and finally working five years in the Solomon Islands. This fast moving true life adventure book will keep you captivated from page one right to the very last page. First to get a huge debt paid that I had inherited with the job. It is full of what sometimes were life threatening situations and will have you wondering who was caring for me in all these events. Sometimes even involved and attacked by local spirit world , sometimes witnessing events nothing short of miracles. Twice with life threatening events in aeroplanes . Being called upon to evacuate a hospital when it was being held hostage by 250 armed warriors. Having the challenge of getting food supplies because of tribal hatred to feed 12,000 people after the devastating cyclone . Being taken into the hostile region of cannibals where I stayed 2 nights . Getting food and supplying food for them for 18 months. But what was to be revealed the last night at the hospital, about my first visit with the cannibals?

Guy de Maupassant's 'The Complete Works' is a comprehensive collection that showcases the author's wide-ranging literary talents. Known for his realism and detailed character studies, Maupassant's works explore themes of human nature, society, and the complexities of everyday life. The collection includes a mix of short stories, novels, plays, poetry, and memoirs, providing readers with a rich tapestry of Maupassant's storytelling prowess. Maupassant's writing style is characterized by its clarity, conciseness, and keen observations of human behavior, making his works both accessible and thought-provoking within the literary context of the late 19th century. Readers can expect to be immersed in Maupassant's world of intricate narratives and compelling characters, making 'The Complete Works' a must-read for fans of classic literature and French realism. Guy de Maupassant's personal experiences and observations of society during his time as a civil servant in Paris influenced his writing, giving his works a unique perspective on class, gender, and morality. Through his diverse body of work, Maupassant presents a nuanced portrayal of human relationships and societal norms, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and values. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers who appreciate insightful storytelling, nuanced character development, and thought-provoking themes that transcend time and place.

Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, effortless outcomes. He wrote some 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, "Boule de Suif" ("Ball of Fat"), is often considered his masterpiece. Table of Contents: Introduction to the Works of Guy de Maupassant by Leo Tolstoy Novels: A Life Bel-Ami (The History of a Scoundrel) Mont Oriol Notre Coeur - A Woman's Pastime Pierre and Jean Strong as Death Novellas and Short Stories: Boul De Suif Simon's Papa Suicides On The River Lieutenant Lare's Marriage Two Friends Father Milon A Coup D"Etat The Horrible Madame Parisse An Adventure in Paris The Awakening Crash My Landlady The Horla Our Letters Profitable Business A Fashionable Woman The Donkey A Mother of Monsters A Family Affair The Mad Woman The Bandmaster's Sister The Cripple A Cock Crowed Words of Love Miss Harriet Mademoiselle Fifi Pierrot ...and many more Plays: A Tale of Old Times A Comedy of Marriage Musotte Poems: Des Vers Travel Sketches: Au Soleil: African Wanderings La Vie Errante Sur L'Eau: In Vagabondia French Original Texts: Une Vie Pierre Et Jean Mont-oriol Notre Coeur Fort Comme La Mort Bel-ami Mademoiselle Fifi Madame Baptiste La Rouille Marroca La Bûche La Relique Le Lit Fou? Mots d'Amour Une Aventure Parisienne Deux Amis Nuit de Noël Le Remplaçant Boul De Suif La Maison Tellier Le Pere Milon Le Diable La Petite Roque Lui? Mademoiselle Pearl Le Horla Clair de Lune Des Vers Recollections of Guy de Maupassant by His Valet by François Tassart ...

The works of Guy de Maupassant, the undisputed master of the short story, are still among the most widely read masterpieces of French literature today. This comprehensive eBook presents Maupassant’s complete novels, stories, poetry and non-fiction, with numerous illustrations, introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Maupassant’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 6 novels, with individual contents tables * Includes the rare novels MONT ORIOL and NOTRE COEUR appearing here for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works such as BEL-AMI are fully illustrated with their original artwork * 288 short stories – the largest collection of Maupassant’s short stories available in English * Special chronological and alphabetical for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Three plays, including the scarce first play A TALE OF OLD TIMES * Includes Maupassant’s complete travel books – spend hours exploring the author’s personal adventures * Also includes the author’s rare collection of poetry * Special criticism section, with essays by authors such as Leo Tolstoy, Henry James and Joseph Conrad, evaluating Maupassant’s contribution to literature * Features the revealing biography written by the Maupassant’s valet, appearing here for the first time * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: a few minor works have never been translated in English and so cannot appear in the collection. When new translations enter the public domain they will be added to the eBook as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels A LIFE BEL-AMI MONT ORIOL PIERRE AND JEAN STRONG AS DEATH NOTRE COEUR The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Plays A TALE OF OLD TIMES MUSOTTE A COMEDY OF MARRIAGE The Poetry DES VERS The Travel Books AU SOLEIL SUR L’EAU LA VIE ERRANTE The Criticism GUY DE MAUPASSANT by Joseph Conrad INTRODUCTION TO THE WORKS OF GUY DE MAUPASSANT by Leo Tolstoy GUY DE MAUPASSANT by Henry James GUY DE MAUPASSANT: A STUDY by P. Neveux GUY DE MAUPASSANT by John Cowper Powys A NOTE ON MAUPASSANT by Brander Matthews The Biography RECOLLECTIONS OF GUY DE MAUPASSANT BY HIS VALET by Francois Tassart Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

Bel Ami (The History of a Scoundrel): The story chronicles journalist Georges Duroy's corrupt rise to power from a poor ex-NCO to one of the most successful men in Paris, most of which he achieves by manipulating a series of powerful, intelligent, and wealthy mistresses. The novel is set in Paris in the upper-middle class environment of the leading journalists of the newspaper La Vie Française and their friends. Pierre et Jean is a naturalist or psycho-realist story, notably so by the subjects on which it treats, including knowledge of one's heredity (whether one is a legitimate son or a bastard), the bourgeoisie, and the problems stemming from money. Notre Coeur (A Woman's Pastime): The novel tells the story of a woman without a heart, frigid and probably a lesbian. The hero, facing this fascinating and awesome being, takes another mistress, who can hardly satisfy him. He is devastated by this passionate love, violent, melancholic and cruel. A Life is a satirical novel about the folly of romantic illusion. The novel tells the story of young Jeanne, full of hope and dreams of love, who discovers the outside world after finishing an education in a convent. She is looking forward to her new life and she is dreaming of the day when she will find the man who loves her. All her expectations are fulfilled, however… Mont Oriol Strong as Death