Guy de Maupassant

In 'Father Milon,' Guy de Maupassant depicts a serene yet tense scene in Normandy during the Franco-Prussian War, where a family gathers under the shade of a pear tree, reflecting on the past while the specter of war looms over their lives. The narrative intertwines the beauty of nature with the harsh realities of conflict, as memories of loss and occupation surface amidst their daily routine.