(Henri René Albert) Guy de (ɡi də). 1850–93, French writer, noted esp for his short stories, such as Boule de suif (1880), La Maison Tellier (1881), and Mademoiselle Fifi (1883). His novels include Bel Ami (1885) and Pierre et Jean (1888)
Maupassant in American English
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(Henri René Albert) Guy de (gi də) 1850-93; Fr. writer of novels & short stories