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Ball-of-Fat

Guy de Maupassant

Ball-of-Fat

Ball-of-Fat

Guy de Maupassant

Published in 1880, 'Ball-of-Fat' (French: 'Boule de Suif') is a notable short story by French author Guy de Maupassant. Set during the Franco-Prussian War, it follows a group of travelers on a coach ride from Rouen to Le Havre, where a principled prostitute is corrupted by the hypocrisy of the upper class. This work is recognized as Maupassant's first significant publication and is acclaimed for its social commentary on morality and class dynamics.

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