A man of arms and a man 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 4 books of his works: The Mask, The Model, The Mustache, The Odule Sabot's Confession. His short stories introduce different kinds of social life. His works are known for their satirical tone and thought-provoking reflection of social issues.

This book contains four short stories of Maupassant's works: The Mask narrates an old man can't accept that his charm and vigour fade away as time goes on. The Model tells of love and courage. The Mustache, written in the form of letters, describes the favour of mustache. The Odule Sabot's Confession describes the conflict and hatred between the master carpenter—Sabot and the priest.

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.