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What pseudonym did Maupassant use for his early works?

  • M. Le Guy

  • Joseph Prunier

  • Gustave de Stael

  • None, he used his real name

Answer

The author Guy de Maupassant, renowned for his contributions to French literature, did not employ any pseudonyms during his illustrious writing career. Unlike some of his contemporaries who adopted alternative names for various reasons, Maupassant steadfastly used his real name, allowing his literary works to bear the authenticity and integrity of his own identity.
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