A man of arms and of letters, Maupassant was a French short-story writer and novelist known for his naturalistic treatment of his subject matter. He is considered the greatest French short-story writer. And this book collects 5 books of his works: The Piece of String, The Rabbit, The Snipe, The Son, The Test. His short stories, noted for their diversity and quality, are characterized by the clarity of their prose and the objective irony of their presentation. Although these stories happen in daily life, these reflect the essential facts of life and society. Short but meaningful.

Maupassant is considered as one of the trendsetters like Somerset Maugham and O. Henry in the field of contemporary short story. He is famous for clever plotting and realistic art in displaying his subject. This book contains five short stories of him: In The Piece of String a man finds himself in a series of troubles after he stumbles upon a piece of string. In The Rabbit, a farmer happens to discover the love affair between the shepherd's wife and Polyte while he is looking for a stolen rabbit. The Snipe describes an old custom—"The Story of the Snipe". The Son tells of a memory which belongs to an old academician. The Test narrates the absurd marriage of Mr. Bondel and his wife.

Guy de Maupassant ( 5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, effortless dénouements (outcomes). Many are set during the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s, describing the futility of war and the innocent civilians who, caught up in events beyond their control, are permanently changed by their experiences. He wrote some 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, "Boule de Suif" ("Ball of Fat", 1880), is often considered his masterpiece.