Pierre and Jean

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Pierre and Jean

by Guy de Maupassant

EN·~4 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
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Pierre & Jean - by Guy de Maupassant - Translated by Clara Bell

0:04
2

CHAPTER I

39:12
3

CHAPTER II

15:48
4

CHAPTER III

32:38
5

CHAPTER IV

31:18
6

CHAPTER V

31:10
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CHAPTER VI

28:58
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CHAPTER VII

29:03
9

CHAPTER VIII

25:25
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CHAPTER IX

26:06

Description

A retired jeweler turned amateur skipper spends his leisurely days on the Le Havre coast, coaxing his old fishing boat into the sea with his two grown sons. Pierre, the older, newly‑qualified doctor, is restless and full of grand ideas, while Jean, a recent law graduate, exudes a quieter confidence. Their father, Roland, idles on the deck, proud of the modest catch and eager to share the simple pleasure of the water with his guests.

Beneath the easy banter runs a subtle rivalry that has grown with the brothers’ accomplishments. Both men dream of settling in the port town, yet each watches the other’s successes with a mix of admiration and a lingering, unspoken jealousy. The family’s quiet dynamics promise a deeper exploration of ambition, affection, and the inevitable choices that will shape their future.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (249K characters)

Release date

2006-04-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant

1850–1893

A sharp-eyed master of the short story, this French writer turned ordinary lives, social tensions, and sudden twists of fate into unforgettable fiction. His tales can feel elegant, funny, cruel, and deeply human all at once.

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