Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) is an outstanding French writer, a brilliant novelist and author of short stories that are rightfully considered masterpieces of world literature. Fame came to him quickly, even his contemporaries considered him a classic. Flaubert's talented student was predicted to have a carefree and prosperous future, but fate decreed otherwise... What ruined the famous “singer of the flesh” and tireless heartthrob, in what whirlpool of frenzied passions and public scandals Guy de Maupassant’s life took place, you can find out from this unique book. Amazing facts and unknown details in an interesting biographical novel written by the recognized creator of artistic expression Henri Troyat, who managed to masterfully convey the characteristic features of the bright and original personality of the great Frenchman, who gave the world “Pyshka”, “Life”, “Dear Friend”, “Mont- Oriol" and many other invaluable examples of the best literary prose.