First published 1911

The Horla

by Guy de Maupassant

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Classic Pub. Co, 1911

The first edition of The Horla by Guy de Maupassant was published in London by Classic Pub. Co in 1911. We track 1 edition.

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27 on Open Library, 5 in English

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The first edition of The Horla by Guy de Maupassant was published in London by Classic Pub. Co in 1911.

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Engraving of a man at his desk startled by a faint figure, from Maupassant's Le Horla
An illustration of Le Horla, wood engraved by Georges Lemoine after a drawing by William Julian-Damazy.Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Engraving of a frightened man sitting up in bed holding a candle, from Maupassant's Le Horla
An illustration of Le Horla, wood engraved by Georges Lemoine after a drawing by William Julian-Damazy.Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain