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"Едва ли был другой такой писатель, столь искренно считавший, что все благо, весь смысл жизни—в женщине, в любви… и едва ли был когда-нибудь писатель, который до такой ясности и точности показал все ужасные стороны того самого явления, которое казалось ему самым высоким и дающим наибольшее благо жизни"

Ги де Мопассан—крупнейший французский новеллист, мастер рассказа с неожиданной концовкой.

Una prostituta despreciada por sus acompañantes reparte su comida con los burgueses que viajan en el mismo carruaje. También les da a aquellos conciliadores burgueses una lección de patriotismo, cuando un oficial invasor detiene el coche y demanda los favores de la prostituta como condición para permitirles continuar el viaje. Viendo que sus vidas dependen de Bola de Sebo, los burgueses recurren a todo tipo de halagos. La prostituta finalmente se entrega al enemigo y éste permite que el carruaje siga su marcha.

A stagecoach containing a microcosm of French society seek to escape to Le Havre during the Prussian war. Stopping at an inn along the way, they soon realize they have blundered into Prussian occupied territory. The travelers are not allowed to leave until one woman, a prostitute known as Boule de Suif, (literally suet dumpling, or ball of fat), sleeps with the commanding officer. This turn of events is met with universal indignation by the travelers. But as the days stretch out, everyone’s true colors are revealed.

When we read or listen, words can have a transforming effect. Our mood can alter in the space of a few sentences from joy to sadness. And not just our mood. These words can affect us physically, they can engage our emotions and even in their sadness bring a lump to our throat and tears to our eyes. Sometimes the relief can be palpable. Our authors, from Anton Chekhov, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather, Katherine Mansfield and a wealth of others, are well aware of what their talents will evoke. Genius has many names.

Guy de Maupassant was, and is to this day, one of the world's most celebrated short story writers. He famously tackled topics like the Franco-Prussian War and the disillusionment of life and relationships. This collection of his works, containing famous stories like "Boule de Suif" and "The Diamond Necklace" show off his lyrical and engaging style. The book is written in accessible language without being simple and is sure to delight a modern audience.

Die Titelnovelle "Die nutzlose Schönheit" berichtet von der schönen Gräfin Mascaret und ihrer Ehe mit dem eifersüchtigen Gatten. Alle Geschichten schildern Menschen, die von ihrer Vergangenheit, von jugendlichen Wirren und Fehltritten eingeholt werden, berichten von erotischen Dreiecksbeziehungen, gescheiterten Ehen und fehlgeleiteten Trieben. Die letzten und schönsten Erzählungen des großen französischen Realisten.