Maupassant, Guy de

Boule de suif

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ISBN 13:: 9781546539346
author:: Maupassant, Guy de
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 76
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Boule de Suif is a classic short story by Guy de Maupassant, first published in 1880. It tells the tale of a prostitute who repeatedly denies the advances of a Prussian officer, but ultimately succumbs to peer pressure.

The story explores themes of resistance and conformity, as the protagonist's initial defiance gives way to a more pragmatic approach to her situation.

This concise and thought-provoking work showcases Maupassant's mastery of the short form, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human nature and the societal pressures that shape our choices.

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