Guy de Maupassant is a famous French writer who managed to feel like a writer for only ten years. But during this short period of time, he managed to leave a noticeable mark on world literature. He is one of the brightest representatives of European literature of the 19th century. Maupassant is still one of the most popular writers not only in France, but also far beyond its borders. We present to your attention a collection of works by the great writer, which includes his stories and the novel “Life”. The book is illustrated with paintings by Pierre Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Maurice Leloir, Arkhip Kuindzhi and others.