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This short story details the tale of a woman whose greed for luxury leads her on a path to poverty. Maupassant’s stories were known for exposing how human nature motivates behavior. This selection is best for 9th grade readers.

“Hope” is The Thing With Feathers
Excerpt from Heidi

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