The Lancer's Wife by Guy de Maupassant Audio One Bookshelf

"The Lancer's Wife" by Guy de Maupassant is a poignant short story set during the Franco-Prussian War. The narrative centers on a French lancer who recounts a harrowing experience. The story unfolds with the lancer describing how he and his comrades found shelter in a deserted farmhouse. There, they discovered a dying woman who turned out to be a German soldier's wife. Despite being enemies, the lancer and his men provide her with care and comfort in her final moments. The story highlights themes of compassion, the futility of war, and shared humanity amidst the brutalities of conflict.