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Afloat (sur L'eau)

1888

Guy de Maupassant

Afloat (sur L'eau)

Afloat (sur L'eau)

Guy de Maupassant

1888

French Literature, Travel Writing

Translated by Laura Ensor

''Afloat'' (Sur l'eau), published in 1888 by Guy de Maupassant, is a contemplative diary that captures the tranquility and beauty of life at sea along the French Mediterranean coast. The narrative follows the unnamed narrator aboard the yacht ''Bel-Ami'', reflecting on nature, solitude, and the human condition while navigating both the serene waters and the complexities of existence. Maupassant's unique blend of fact and fiction, along with his philosophical musings, offers a profound exploration of freedom and the intricacies of life, making this work notable for its original style and depth.

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''Afloat'' (Sur l'eau) by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of contemplative writings framed as a diary, crafted in the...

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