Discover the compelling and dramatic narrative of ""The Model"" by Guy De Maupassant. This poignant short story explores the life of a painter and his muse, delving into themes of artistic inspiration, obsession, and the complexity of human relationships. Maupassant’s narrative provides an insightful look at the dynamics between an artist and his subject. De Maupassant skillfully captures the tension and emotional depth of the characters, highlighting the sacrifices and struggles involved in the pursuit of artistic perfection. The story reflects on the personal costs of creativity and the impact of the artistic process on individuals. ""The Model"" is ideal for readers who appreciate character-driven stories and explorations of artistic and personal relationships. Perfect for those who value Guy De Maupassant’s nuanced and introspective storytelling.

Sobre el libro El libro es una propuesta literaria, encaminada a visibilizar la perspectiva de género. Dentro de los cuentos hay reflexiones con y sin esta herramienta, transcurren en diversas épocas, con historias reales o ficticias, sobresale el anhelo por lo perdido o aún no encontrado, sea el amor, la responsabilidad, la respuesta a las controversias en temas relevantes. Encuentros y desencuentros de los amantes o situaciones de crisis, de agonía, de violencia, la mayoría desde la perspectiva de las vidas de las mujeres en cuyas aristas se adivina un sello que separa y atrae a los protagonistas en una cotidianidad, que a veces pasa desapercibida. Por ello su rescate, análisis lúdico y a veces sensual para ofrecer al lector la posibilidad de reflexión sobre las situaciones que impiden o favorecen los cambios culturales, dado que estos moldean el comportamiento de los personajes, que en mucho se parecen a los de la vida real. The book is a literary proposal to make visible a gender perspective. Within the stories there are reflections with and without this tool, elapse at different times, with real or fictitious stories, stands out the yearning for the lost or still not found, is love, responsibility, response to controversies in relevant topics. Encounters and misunderstandings of lovers, or crisis situations, of agony, of violence, the majority from the perspective of the lives of women, whose edges guess a seal that separates and attracts players in an everyday life that sometimes goes unnoticed. Therefore their rescue, playful and sometimes sensual analysis to provide the reader the possibility of reflection on situations that prevent or favour cultural changes, given that they shape the behavior of the characters, that greatly resemble real life.

The first and only study to date of the Spanish-language literature of both Southeast Asia and West Africa

Con su habitual humor frio y sofisticado, con sinceridad y con una falta total de pudor, el autor nos presenta el relato de su irrisoria vida amorosa. No se trata de exhibicionismo facebookiano ni de un ejercicio de nostalgia: este libro ofrece sin pretensiones algunos retratos del amor... y eso es todo, amigos.