About “Boule de Suif”
"Boule de Suif," translated variously as "Dumpling," "Butterball," "Ball of Fat," "Ball of Lard," or "Small Ball," is a short story by Guy de Maupassant, first published on 15/16 April 1880. It is arguably his most famous short story and the title story of his collection on the Franco-Prussian War, Boule de Suif et Autres Contes de la Guerre. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1880
- Latest edition
- 1987 · ISBN 9780844218236
- ISBN
- 9780844218236
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Boule De Suif | 1987 | 9780844218236 | Buy on Amazon |
| | Boule de Suif | 1922 | — | Buy on Amazon |
.jpg?width=400){kind=small} | Boule de Suif | 1880 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Boule de Suif?
Boule de Suif by Guy de Maupassant has 252 pages.
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Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.