The Necklace is written by Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of Madame Loisel, a woman who longs for a luxurious life. When she borrows a necklace from a friend to attend a fancy party and loses it, she and her husband spend years repaying the debt to replace it, only to discover that the original necklace was a fake. The story is a commentary on appearances, pride and the harsh reality of life.