Boule de Suif by Guy de Maupassant
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Title | Boule de Suif |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Boule de suif -- L'épave -- Découverte -- Un parricide -- Le rendez-vous -- Bombard -- Le pain maudit -- Les sabots -- La bûche -- Magnétisme -- Divorce -- Une soirée. |
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| Summary | "Boule de Suif" by Guy de Maupassant is a short story written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a group of travelers fleeing the advance of German troops during the Franco-Prussian War, specifically focusing on the character Élisabeth Rousset, known as Boule de Suif, who is a round, well-fed prostitute. As they travel together, the story explores themes of morality, class, and patriotism against the backdrop of war. The opening of "Boule de Suif" introduces the dire circumstances faced by the townspeople as they witness the chaos of retreating French troops, leading to the arrival of Prussian soldiers in their city. A group of travelers, including Boule de Suif, gather to leave Rouen, each representing different social classes and backgrounds. Their journey begins under the harsh conditions of winter, and it is during this trip that tensions rise, marked by initial disdain for Boule de Suif from the other passengers, who are wary due to her profession. As the narrative unfolds, the characters' interactions hint at deeper social conflicts, setting the stage for the moral dilemmas they will face in the presence of their German captors. The opening efficiently establishes both the physical landscape of their flight and the psychological complexities among the group. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10746 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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