Guy de Maupassant's first published story was 'Boule de Suif' ('Ball of Fat'). It is a well - known short story that vividly depicts the hypocrisy of the upper class during the Franco - Prussian War. The story is set in a coach full of people from different social classes traveling during the war. Boule de Suif, a prostitute, is among them. The others initially look down on her but later rely on her when they are in a difficult situation. Through this story, Maupassant shows his excellent skills in character portrayal and the exposure of social reality.
In Maupassant's 'Boule de Suif', one of the main themes is class discrimination. The upper - class passengers in the coach initially despise Boule de Suif because of her profession. Another theme is the hypocrisy of people. When they need Boule de Suif to help them out of a difficult situation, they are friendly to her, but once the situation changes, they go back to their cold and discriminatory ways.
The novel, Balls of Suet, published by Maupassant caused a sensation and was hailed as a milestone in the history of French literature. His subsequent works include:
" Nicolas Le Carmen ": It was one of the most famous novels of Maurpassant, about the love story between a young aristocrat, Nicolas Le Carmen, and his poor wife, Ina Bernat.
[2]" Bernat Sanson ": The story of the emotional entanglement between a wealthy businessman, Bernat Sanson, and his daughter, Isabelle. It was one of the autobiographical novels of Maupassant.
3 Three Independent People: It tells the story of three strangers who meet on a train and influence each other on the journey. These three people were a mathematician, a doctor, and a novelist. They each created their own lives.
Nose: It tells the love story between a doctor and his wife, and it also explored the relationship between medicine and human nature.
5. Kane: It tells the story of a young Kane who tried to become a successful person. His experience is similar to that of Moupassant's own childhood. At the same time, it also probes into the meaning of creation and life.
These works not only reflected his writing style and literary achievements, but also showed his deep insight into human nature and concern for life.
Guy de Maupassant's first short story was 'Boule de Suif' (Ball of Fat). It is a well - known and significant work that showcases his talent for vividly depicting human nature, social hierarchies, and the complex relationships among people during the Franco - Prussian War.
The first published Conan story was 'The Phoenix on the Sword' which was published in 1932. It introduced the world to Conan, a character created by Robert E. Howard. Conan is a barbarian hero, and this story set the stage for many more adventures in the Hyborian Age.