Boule de Suif

Boule de Suif
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2023-10-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"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:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781409953074

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).

A Parisian Affair and Other Stories

A Parisian Affair and Other Stories
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2004-06-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0141915293

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 Lancer's Wife

The Lancer's Wife
Author: Guy De Maupassant
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2024-08-05
Genre:
ISBN:

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.

Selected Stories of Guy de Maupassant

Selected Stories of Guy de Maupassant
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593320212

A beautiful hardcover selection of the best works by one of the greatest short story writers in world literature During his most productive decade, the 1880s, the French writer Guy de Maupassant wrote more than three hundred stories, notably including "The Necklace," "Boule de Suif," "The Horla," and "Mademoiselle Fifi." Marked by the psychological realism that he famously pioneered, the stories selected here take us on a tour of the human experience—lust and love, revenge and ridicule, terror and madness. Many take place in the author's native Normandy, but the settings range farther abroad as well, from Brittany and Paris to Corsica and the Mediterranean coast, and as far as North Africa and India. Maupassant's remarkable psychological range and ability to evoke an entire world in a few pages have ensured that his stories have entertained generations of readers, and this volume of thirty-two of his most enduring masterpieces makes a perfect gift for any lover of classic fiction. Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket.

The Necklace and Other Short Stories

The Necklace and Other Short Stories
Author: Maupassant Guy de
Publisher: Xist Publishing
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2016-02-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1681952092

Opulence is sometimes deceiving“She removed the wraps from her shoulders before the glass, for a final view of herself in her glory. Suddenly she uttered a cry. Her necklace was not around...” - Guy de Maupassant, The Necklace Madame Mathilde Loisel is displeased: she cannot go to a fancy party because she doesn’t have anything to wear. Her husband tries to help her and gives her money to buy a new dress. She insists she also needs jewels so she borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Jeanne Forestier. After the party, Mathilde realizes that she lost the stunning necklace. ,This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

Best Short Stories

Best Short Stories
Author: Guy de Maupassant
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 271
Release: 1996-03-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0486289184

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.