Artinian, Artine. "Introduction" in The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant, Hanover House, 1955, pp. ix-xvii.
An introduction to Maupassant's literary reputation, particularly in the United States.
Donaldson-Evans, Mary. "The Last Laugh: Maupassant's 'Les bijoux' and 'La parure'," in French Forum, Vol. 10, 1985, pp. 163-73.
Compares "The Necklace" to "Les bijoux," another Maupassant story with similar themes, arguing for the superiority of the former based on its greater complexity.
Europe, no. 482, 1969.
A collection of essays in French on Maupassant and his works, which helped reestablish his literary reputation.
James, Henry. "Guy de Maupassant," in Maupassant's The Odd Number, Harper & Brothers, 1889, pp. vii- xvii.
Also published in the October 19, 1889, edition of the influential periodical Harper's Weekly, this piece served as an introduction to American readers to the works of.....
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