Ball of Suet (selected Translations of Famous Works)
About This Novel
With his exquisite artistic skills, flowing natural writing style, and pure language, Maupassant's novels have become models that showcase the charm of French and occupy an irreplaceable position in the history of French and even world literature. His works have been translated into more than a hundred languages and are still popular today. This book selects 49 excellent works from the "Complete Collection of Maupassant's Short and Novellas", "Ball of Suet", "The Necklace", and "The Captive", among which "Ball of Suet" is Maupassant's famous work. By portraying the passengers on a stage car during the Franco-Prussian War - nobles, businessmen, politicians, nuns and a prostitute nicknamed "Ball de Suif" - the author condenses the attitudes and positions of people from all walks of life in France at that time facing war and crisis. The petty bourgeoisie are the class that Maupassant wrote more about. The "Necklace" and "Umbrella" selected in this book reflect the author's ruthless exposure and satire of the vanity, greed, selfishness, hypocrisy and other characteristics of the small citizens...
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Mrs. Baptiste
Even the name was mocking her. She is just a victim. She also has a husband who loves her. Maybe choosing to move will have a different story.
Tuva
It feels quite meaningful and seems optimistic, but he still has to stay in bed. Although she looks fierce, she actually didn't abandon him
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Mrs. Baptiste
Even the name was mocking her. She is just a victim. She also has a husband who loves her. Maybe choosing to move will have a different story.
Tuva
It feels quite meaningful and seems optimistic, but he still has to stay in bed. Although she looks fierce, she actually didn't abandon him
