This short novel’s titular characters are brothers. An old family friend dies, leaving without explanation his entire fortune to Jean, the younger brother. Pierre, the protagonist, is puzzled, jealous, and increasingly bitter. A bequest, a secret, a major decision. This, Maupassant’s fourth novel, is considered by many to be his finest. (Lee Smalley)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Chapter 1
44:56 - Chapter 2
Chapter 2
17:52 - Chapter 3
Chapter 3
37:11 - Chapter 4
Chapter 4
34:56 - Chapter 5
Chapter 5
34:49 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6
33:00 - Chapter 7
Chapter 7
33:19 - Chapter 8
Chapter 8
28:52 - Chapter 9
Chapter 9
29:18