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by Guy de Maupassant. The Necklace (1884) is a famous short story and morality tale that is widely read in classrooms throughout the world. Get more out of the story with our The Necklace Study Guide.
Suddenly she discovered, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace, and her heart began to beat with uncontrolled desire. Her hands trembled as she took it. She fastened it around her neck, over her high-necked dress, and stood lost in ecstasy as she looked at herself.
"The Necklace" (French: La Parure) is a short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is known for its twist ending (ironic ending), which was a hallmark of de Maupassant's style. The story was first published on 17 February 1884 in the French newspaper Le Gaulois.
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A short story about a woman who loses a diamond necklace at a ball and spends years repaying the debt, only to discover that the necklace was fake. Learn how Maupassant explores the themes of appearance and reality, consumerism and happiness in this classic tale.
A short story by Guy de Maupassant about a poor woman who borrows a diamond necklace from a wealthy friend and loses it at a party. The story follows her and her husband's struggle to repay the debt and the consequences of their actions.
The Necklace is a short story by Guy de Maupassant. View guided reading mode, assessment questions, and discussion activities for this 9th-grade level text.
A classic short story about a woman who borrows a diamond necklace from a friend and loses it at a party, leading to a series of unfortunate events. Learn about the themes, characters, symbols, and literary devices of this tale of social ambition and regret.
