Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) is regarded as a master of short story writing. First published in 1884, “Happiness” is one of his best-known tales. It is centered around the simple “bonheur” of a poor, enduring love. This edition contains the 1909 English translation by Alfred de Sumichrast (1845-1933) and Adolphe Cohn (1851-1930). It also includes the beautiful essay “Guy de Maupassant” written by Henry James (1843-1916) in 1888.