Ball-of-Fat

Ball-of-Fat

Guy de Maupassant
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最新 19.08.2026

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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