"The Necklace" | |
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Short story by Guy de Maupassant | |
Original title | La Parure |
Country | France |
Genre(s) | Short story |
Publication | |
Publication date | 1884 |
Published in English | 1896 |
"The Necklace", or sometimes "The Diamond Necklace", (French: La Parure) is a short story by Guy de Maupassant, first published on 17 February 1884 in the French newspaper Le Gaulois.[1] It is known for its twist ending, a hallmark of de Maupassant's style.