"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 s

"Boule de Suif" (translated variously as "Dumpling", "Butterball", "Ball of Fat" or "Ball of Lard") is a famous short story by the late-19th century French writ

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 cr

Guy de Maupassant's 'Ball of Fat' is a masterful example of Realism in literature, showcasing the societal issues and hypocrisies of 19th century France. The st

These early works by Guy de Maupassant were originally published in the 1880's. As a collection of short stories, this represents Maupassant's tales of beggars,