The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant is a short story by Guy de Maupassant, first published on 17 February 1884 in the French newspaper Le Gaulois. It is known for its twist ending, a hallmark of de Maupassant’s style. She dressed plainly because she could not dress well, but she was unhappy as if she…