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Boule de Suif

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This adaptation explores themes of war, class prejudice, societal hypocrisy, and moral dilemmas. The characters' actions and attitudes reflect the social tensions and ethical challenges of the time. Readers are encouraged to consider their comfort level with the story's critical examination of human nature and societal values.

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Total Words 14578
Unique Words 3517
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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Boule de Suif

About the Author

Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French writer and one of the pioneers of the modern short story. Known for his keen observations of human nature, Maupassant's works often depict the struggles of ordinary people against the backdrop of war, class conflict, and societal expectations. Boule de Suif is one of his most acclaimed stories, showcasing his talent for exposing the moral contradictions of society.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the poignant and thought-provoking world of Boule de Suif with our leveled reading adaptation. Set during the Franco-Prussian War, this short story follows a group of passengers traveling through war-torn France. Among them is Boule de Suif, a woman scorned for her profession but ultimately revered for her courage and generosity. Through this gripping tale, Guy de Maupassant examines themes of sacrifice, hypocrisy, and the moral complexities of society during times of crisis.

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Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.