Boule De Suif (Ball of Fat)
Boule De Suif (Ball of Fat)

Author: Guy De Maupassant

Publisher: Wolf's Mount

Published: 2013-02-21

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13:

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“Boule De Suif” (1880) is considered Guy de Maupassant’s best short story, and has been often adapted into film including: The Woman Disputed, Shanghai Express, Stagecoach, and Night Plane from Chungking. -The language of over one hundred years ago has been modernized. -End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text. -Biographical information on Guy de Maupassant is included.

Spirits & Creatures Series Collection
Spirits & Creatures Series Collection

Author: Ronesa Aveela

Publisher: Bendideia Publishing

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 997

ISBN-13: 194939719X

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The Spirits and Creatures series takes an in-depth look at spirits and creatures across Eastern Europe. Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria where many of these entities were part of the tales and beliefs her grandmother told to her. This series will look at the origins of these beings, and popular ways people believed you could appease or defeat them. Illustrations, stories, music, and videos add to the details of these fascinating beings. This collection contains the first three books of the series, plus a book of additional dragon tales: *A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe *A Study of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe *A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe *Dragon Tales from Eastern Europe Although the books have extensive research, they are meant for a non-academic audience.