This elegant volume brings together some of the finest works of the great French writer Guy de Maupassant, including his classic story "The Heritage," a gripping tale of family secrets and betrayal; "The Maison Tellier," a charming portrait of a group of women who run a brothel in Normandy; and a selection of his beautiful poems, which range from melancholic reflections on love and loss to joyous celebrations of life and nature. With a new introduction by acclaimed translator Louise Charlotte Garstin Quesada, this collection is a must-have for lovers of French literature.

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