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Ball-of-Fat

Guy de Maupassant 3 Épisodes févr. 17, 2026

This podcast presents a reading of Guy de Maupassant's classic short story 'Ball-of-Fat' (Boule de Suif), set during the Franco-Prussian War. It explores themes of hypocrisy and morality through the journey of a prostitute and her fellow travelers. The narration by Michael Thomas Robinson brings out the emotional depth and social commentary of the story.

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001 - Part 1 févr. 17, 2026 2252 Join us as we explore Ball-of-Fat (French title Boule de Suif), the groundbreaking short story by renowned French author Guy de Maupassant. Widely regarded as his finest work, this poignant tale unfolds during a fateful coach ride from Rouen to Le Havre amidst the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War. It poignantly captures the unsettling transformation of a principled prostitute, as she faces the

002 - Part 2 févr. 17, 2026 2676 Join us as we explore Ball-of-Fat (French title Boule de Suif), the groundbreaking short story by renowned French author Guy de Maupassant. Widely regarded as his finest work, this poignant tale unfolds during a fateful coach ride from Rouen to Le Havre amidst the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War. It poignantly captures the unsettling transformation of a principled prostitute, as she faces the

003 - Part 3 févr. 17, 2026 1749 Join us as we explore Ball-of-Fat (French title Boule de Suif), the groundbreaking short story by renowned French author Guy de Maupassant. Widely regarded as his finest work, this poignant tale unfolds during a fateful coach ride from Rouen to Le Havre amidst the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War. It poignantly captures the unsettling transformation of a principled prostitute, as she faces the