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Title: Mademoiselle Fifi
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mademoiselle_Fifi_(short_story)
Contents: Mademoiselle Fifi -- Boule de Suif.
Credits: Typed by Brett Fishburne Proofed by Reina Hosier and Kestrel
Summary: "Mademoiselle Fifi" by Guy de Maupassant is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War and centers around a group of officers stationed in a Normandy chateau. The titular character, Mademoiselle Fifi—who is actually a young Prussian officer known as Markgraf Wilhelm von Eyrik—becomes a focal point, showcasing themes of military power, class dynamics, and the moral complexities faced by the characters amidst the chaos of war. The opening of "Mademoiselle Fifi" introduces readers to several Prussian officers in the damp, vast chateau they occupy. As they struggle with boredom during their occupation of France, they decide to arrange for an evening of entertainment by bringing in women from Rouen. The characters, particularly emphasizing Mademoiselle Fifi's need for excitement, exemplify the inner turmoil caused by war—characterized by a mix of arrogance and a desperate longing for diversion. A sudden act of violence stemming from their reckless pursuit of pleasure profoundly alters their evening, leading to unexpected consequences. This initial glimpse sets the stage for exploring human nature under duress, societal hypocrisy, and the shared burden of wartime morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
EBook No.: 4788
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, French -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mademoiselle Fifi
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mademoiselle_Fifi_(short_story)
Contents: Mademoiselle Fifi -- Boule de Suif.
Credits: Typed by Brett Fishburne Proofed by Reina Hosier and Kestrel
Summary: "Mademoiselle Fifi" by Guy de Maupassant is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War and centers around a group of officers stationed in a Normandy chateau. The titular character, Mademoiselle Fifi—who is actually a young Prussian officer known as Markgraf Wilhelm von Eyrik—becomes a focal point, showcasing themes of military power, class dynamics, and the moral complexities faced by the characters amidst the chaos of war. The opening of "Mademoiselle Fifi" introduces readers to several Prussian officers in the damp, vast chateau they occupy. As they struggle with boredom during their occupation of France, they decide to arrange for an evening of entertainment by bringing in women from Rouen. The characters, particularly emphasizing Mademoiselle Fifi's need for excitement, exemplify the inner turmoil caused by war—characterized by a mix of arrogance and a desperate longing for diversion. A sudden act of violence stemming from their reckless pursuit of pleasure profoundly alters their evening, leading to unexpected consequences. This initial glimpse sets the stage for exploring human nature under duress, societal hypocrisy, and the shared burden of wartime morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
EBook No.: 4788
Published: Dec 1, 2003
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, French -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.