Three Classic Short Stories

Released: October 22, 2025
Length: 2 hrs 56 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Spoken Realms

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This audiobook features three classic stories by renowned French author Guy de Maupassant, exploring themes of morality, desire, and madness. In "Boule de Suif," a group of French citizens face a moral test during wartime, while "The Diamond Necklace" examines the destructive power of obsession with wealth. "The Horla" delves into the unsettling descent into madness driven by irrational fears, offering insightful reflections on human nature.

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