Guy de Maupassant published ‘The Necklace’ on 17th February 1884 in a newspaper. It was an immediate success. The story revolves around a selfish lady named Matilda who is unsatisfied with her middle-class life and desires to enter high-class society. One day, Matilda and her husband are invited to a party at the minister’s house. From that moment on, their life is taken a number of unexpected turns.
