In "Yvette," Guy de Maupassant delves into the complexities of love, desire, and societal expectations through the lens of romantic realism. The novella unfolds the poignant story of Yvette, a young woman caught in a tumultuous liaison with a wealthy man, exposing the stark realities of class distinctions and the struggle for autonomy in a male-dominated society. Maupassant'Äôs concise prose, mark...