Prepare to delve into the haunting world of Guy de Maupassant's "Who Knows?", a chilling tale that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Join the narrator as he recounts his unsettling experiences with his beloved furniture, which seems to take on a life of its own. As the story unfolds, you'll find yourself questioning the narrator's sanity and the true nature of the events that unfold. Is it a case of mental instability, or are there truly otherworldly forces at play? Immerse yourself in this atmospheric masterpiece and unravel the mystery that lies at the heart of "Who Knows?".
Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French writer who made significant contributions to the development of the short story genre during the latter half of the 19th century. Born on August 5, 1850, in Tourville-sur-Arques, France, Maupassant was influenced by the literary circle of Gustave Flaubert, who became his mentor. He began his literary career in 1880 with the publication of his famous short story, "Boule de Suif." Over the next decade, Maupassant produced a prolific body of work, including over 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and a volume of poetry. His stories, such as "The Horla" (1887) and "Qui Sait?" ("Who Knows?") (1890), often explored themes of madness, the supernatural, and the darker aspects of human nature. However, Maupassant's life was cut short by the effects of syphilis, which he had contracted in his youth. After a suicide attempt in 1892, he was committed to a mental asylum in Paris, where he died on July 6, 1893, at the age of 42.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 65 Branch Line to Benceston by Sir Andrew Caldecott
Episode 64 Blind Man's Buff by H R Wakefield
Episode 63 Elias And The Draug by Jonas Lie
Episode 62 Snake In The Attic by Garret Johnson
Episode 61 The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions Part 4
Episode 60 The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions Part 3
Episode 59 The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions Part 2
Episode 58 The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions Part 1
Episode 57: The Mezzotint by M R James
Episode 56: The Curse of Mathair nan Uisgeachan by Angus Wolfe Murray
Episode 55 Boomerang by Oscar Cook
Episode 54: The Bridal Party by S Mukerji
Episode 53: Little Heart by Georgina Bruce
Episode 52 A Visit by Shirley Jackson
Episode 51 Mr Jones by Edith Wharton
Episode 50 Fullcircle by John Buchan
Episode 49 They by Rudyard Kipling
Episode 48: The Dining Room Ghost by Megan Taylor
Episode 47: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (Part 2)
Episode 46 The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (Part 1)
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Psychic Elephant Radio Podcast
Museum of the Missing
Welcome to Night Vale
Anne of Green Gables
Pollyanna
Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcast
Sanctuary