The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 by Guy de Maupassant
"The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The volume features the renowned story "Boule de Suif," among others, and addresses themes of social class, morality, and human nature against the backdrop of war. The collection highlights Maupassant's keen observations of the human condition, often revealing the complexities of character and the often cynical realities of
life. At the start of "Boule de Suif," readers are introduced to a group of travelers in a diligence trying to flee from Rouen as the Prussian army advances. The setting depicts a turmoil-ridden France, with citizens anxious about the impending invasion. Among the travelers is Boule de Suif, a round, jovial woman with a kind heart, who becomes the focal point as tensions rise within the group regarding issues of morality and sacrifice when faced with survival in a dire situation. As the journey progresses, the interactions and conversations among the characters begin to illustrate their true natures and social dynamics, with Boule de Suif ultimately forced into a morally challenging situation due to the group's pressure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 Boule de Suif and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Hillary Fischer, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21327 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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