
Pierre & Jean - by Guy de Maupassant - Translated by Clara Bell
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
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.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (249K characters)
Release date
2006-04-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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