This is the text of the short story "Boule de Suif" by Guy de Maupassant. The story is set in the Franco-Prussian War and follows a group of French residents of Rouen, recently occupied by the Prussian army. The 10 travelers sharing the carriage constitutes a microcosm of French society, representing different parts of the French population during the late 19th century.

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"boule de suif" by guy de maupassant, blackdog media, franco-prussian war

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)