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Investigate the rise of France's Third Republic and analyze how the society portrayed in this narrative mirrors the hopes and fears of the French people during the 1880s.

Delve into the literary circles Maupassant was involved with and discuss how their ideas regarding the role of literature in society influenced the evolution of French, European, and Western fiction.

Examine various renditions of the Cinderella tale and contrast them with this narrative.

Compare this translation and other versions of the story with the original French text, noting the differences among the English translations.

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