Boule de Suif
Boule de Suif

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-10-11

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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"Boule de Suif" se déroule pendant la guerre franco-prussienne de 1870-1871, dans la ville de Rouen, qui est occupée par les troupes prussiennes. L'histoire suit un groupe hétérogène de voyageurs français qui tentent de fuir la ville occupée pour se rendre à Dieppe, qui est aux mains des Français. Parmi les voyageurs se trouve Élisabeth Rousset, surnommée "Boule de Suif," une femme généreuse et aimée de tous, malgré son apparence enrobée. Le groupe comprend également des notables locaux, y compris des commerçants et des aristocrates. Les voyageurs sont contraints de voyager ensemble dans une diligence, car les autorités prussiennes ne les laisseront pas partir seuls. Pendant leur voyage, les voyageurs sont confrontés à des difficultés et à des humiliations de la part des Prussiens, qui détiennent un pouvoir oppressif. Boule de Suif se montre généreuse en partageant ses provisions avec les autres voyageurs, malgré sa propre faim. Cependant, à un moment donné, les autorités prussiennes, par l'intermédiaire d'un officier allemand, font pression sur Boule de Suif pour qu'elle se sacrifie en échange de la libération du groupe. L'histoire explore des thèmes tels que la morale, la lâcheté, la compromission et la solidarité. Elle met en lumière les contradictions et les faiblesses morales des personnages, notamment ceux de la classe sociale supérieure qui méprisent Boule de Suif malgré son sacrifice généreux. "Boule de Suif" est une œuvre puissante qui dénonce l'hypocrisie et l'injustice sociale de la société de l'époque. Guy de Maupassant critique la lâcheté des élites bourgeoises qui sont prêtes à sacrifier les autres pour préserver leur propre confort. La nouvelle a un impact durable en tant que commentaire social et est un exemple notable du réalisme littéraire français.

Boule de Suif
Boule de Suif

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher:

Published: 2008-12

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781409953074

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Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893), ne a Paris, est un ecrivain francais. Lie a Gustave Flaubert et a Emile Zola, il a marque la litterature francaise par ses six romans, dont Une Vie en 1883, Bel Ami en 1885, Pierre et Jean en 1887-1888, mais surtout par ses nouvelles (plus de 300), parfois intitulees contes, comme Boule de Suif en 1880, Les Contes de la Becasse en 1883 ou Le Horla en 1887. Ces oeuvres retiennent l'attention par leur force realiste, la presence importante du fantastique et par le pessimisme qui s'en degage le plus souvent mais aussi par la maitrise stylistique. La carriere litteraire de Guy de Maupassant se limite a une decennie - de 1880 a 1890. Reconnu de son vivant, Guy de Maupassant conserve un renom de premier plan, renouvele encore par les nombreuses adaptations filmees de ses oeuvres. Autres oeuvres comprennent: La Maison Tellier (1881), Monsieur Parent (1885), Fort Comme la Mort (1889), La Vie Errante (1890) et L'Inutile Beaute (1890).

Best Short Stories
Best Short Stories

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1996-03-27

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 0486289184

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New edition features 7 of the most popular tales of one of the greatest of all short-story writers. Included are "La Parure," "Mademoiselle Fifi," "La Maison Tellier," "La Ficelle," "Miss Harriet," "Boule de Suif" and "Le Horla," all reflecting Maupassant's intimate familiarity with Paris and the universality of his creations.

The Trip of Le Horla
The Trip of Le Horla

Author: Guy De Maupassant

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-08-06

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13:

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Delve into the intellectual debates and cultural implications of language in Guy de Maupassant’s The Question of Latin, a narrative that offers a thoughtful and engaging examination of Latin’s role in education and societal values. In The Trip of Le Horla, Guy de Maupassant continues the exploration of the mysterious and supernatural, following the protagonist on a journey that intertwines with the enigmatic entity known as Le Horla. The narrative delves into themes of fear, the unknown, and the impact of supernatural forces on the human psyche. Maupassant’s atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling enhances the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the tale.

Tallow Ball
Tallow Ball

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-03-27

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9781091797093

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" Tallow ball is a masterpiece," wrote Gustave Flaubert. Even if it is not Guy de Maupassant's first short story, it is the story that imposed him as a master.

The Lancer's Wife
The Lancer's Wife

Author: Guy De Maupassant

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-08-05

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13:

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Discover a poignant critique of social hypocrisy and moral judgment in Guy de Maupassant’s Boule De Suif, a powerful narrative centered around the character of a courtesan and the societal values that shape her experiences. In The Lancer's Wife, Guy de Maupassant presents a tale of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of military life. The narrative explores the emotional and personal conflicts faced by the lancer’s wife, delving into themes of loyalty, passion, and the consequences of infidelity. Maupassant’s storytelling captures the drama and complexities of the characters’ relationships, offering a rich exploration of love and honor.

Ball of Fat
Ball of Fat

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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"Boule de Suif" (translated as "Ball of Fat") is a famous short story by the late-19th century French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is arguably his most famous short story and is the title story for his collection on the Franco-Prussian War, entitled "Boule de Suif et Autres Contes de la Guerre" ("Dumpling and Other Stories of the War"). The story is set in the Franco-Prussian War and follows a group of French residents of Rouen, recently occupied by the Prussian army. The ten travellers decide, for various reasons, to leave Rouen and flee to Le Havre in a stagecoach. Sharing the carriage are Boule de Suif or "Butterball", a prostitute whose real name is Elisabeth Rousset; the strict Democrat Cornudet; a shop-owning couple from the petty bourgeoisie, M. and Mme. Loiseau; a wealthy upper-bourgeoisie factory-owner and his wife, M. and Mme. Carré-Lamadon; the Comte and Comtesse of Bréville; and two nuns. Thus, the carriage constitutes a microcosm of French society, representing different parts of the French population during the late 19th century. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, effortless dénouements (outcomes). He wrote some 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, "Boule de Suif" ("Ball of Fat"), is often considered his masterpiece.

A Parisian Affair and Other Stories
A Parisian Affair and Other Stories

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2004-06-24

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0141915293

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Set in the Paris of society women, prostitutes and small-minded bourgeousie, and the isolated villages of rural Normandy that de Maupassant knew as a child, the thirty-three tales in this volume are among the most darkly humorous and brilliant short stories in nineteenth-century literature. They focus on the relationships between men and women, as in the poignant fantasy of 'A Parisian Affair', between brothers and sisters, and between masters and servants. Through these relationships, Maupassant explores the dualistic nature of the human character and his stories reveal both nobility, civility and generosity, and, in stories such as 'At Sea' and 'Boule de Suif', vanity, greed and hypocrisy. Maupassant's stories repeatedly lay humanity bare with deft wit and devastating honesty.

The Piece Of String
The Piece Of String

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2021-11-11

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 8726667223

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Maitre Hauchecome spots a piece of string on the ground during his walk into town. As he bends down to pick it up, he could never have imagined the chaos that would soon ensue. His arch-nemesis Maitre Malandain is laying in wait. Hauchecome has walked straight into a trap intended to demolish his reputation in one blow. "The Piece of String" is an atmospheric revenge tale that portrays human nature, human cruelty, and malice that knows no limits. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French writer. Famed for being a master of the short story, he also wrote travel books and occasionally dabbled in poetry. His stories mainly focus on the relationships between men and women sitting at crossroads in their lives - whether personal or professional. His dramatic flair is largely influenced by French novelist Gustave Flaubert and is perfect for fans of Anton Chekhov's short stories. The most notable of the 300 short stories that he wrote include 'Bel Ami', 'Une Vie', and 'The Dumpling'.