--- product_id: 318378455 title: "Selected Short Stories (Penguin Popular Classics)" brand: "guy de maupassant" price: "266 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/318378455-selected-short-stories-penguin-popular-classics store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Selected Short Stories (Penguin Popular Classics) **Brand:** guy de maupassant **Price:** 266 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Selected Short Stories (Penguin Popular Classics) by guy de maupassant - **How much does it cost?** 266 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/318378455-selected-short-stories-penguin-popular-classics) ## Best For - guy de maupassant enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted guy de maupassant brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Selected Short Stories (Penguin Popular Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a354DYOeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Short stories... *by I***O on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 September 2011* I just love short stories and, fortunately I had read two short's of Maupassant in a 1938 collection of authors I have. Intrigued, I purchased this collection, hoping against hope that the two I had read wasn't amongst them, and indeed they were not.From the very first story, it opens up another world, slightly risque in the text for the time, as indeed are all the stories within. A feast for me, inspirational in content, even for it's age, it has parallels with my own experiences, therefore nothing changes, easily read if one can imagine a time gone by... recommended thoroughly, more will follow for my book collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Unequalled World Class Short Stories *by E***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2005* Never having taken a world literature class, I discovered Guy De Maupassant many years ago on my own ... to my utter delight! I love his insights into human behavior, his writing technique of emphasizing some human conditon, dilemma, or foible, his ability to contrast the behavior of the wealthy respectable class against the more common people, his humor, and his creative writing style. The reader learns about the lives of people during the 19th century, their cares, concerns, their vices and passions ... and their secrets, the subjects are as varied as life itself!This volume of 30 short stories is an extremely fine selection of his works. I was familiar with three of the stories, "The Jewels", "The Piece of String" and the most well known titled "Boule De Suif" (translated as "Ball of Fat"). In this famous story, the prostitute of the region of Rouen is traveling with upper class companions in a coach as each traveler assesses the other one, making judgements as human beings often do. Eventually the upper class passengers are hungry, as they eye Boule De Suif opening her basket filled with fried chicken and other delicious foods. Boule De Souif takes compassion on her fellow passengers by offering them some of her food, to their embarrassment and pleasure, assuaging their hunger pangs. We learn a little about the character and background of the passengers, as the author builds his plot ... The passengers became more chummy, a most unusual situation that would not occur in normal everyday life between such different classes. The coach stopped for a rest at an inn. Prussians occupied the town and were staying at the same inn. As circumstances developed, the Prussian officer wanted to speak with Boule De Suif (Madame Elisabeth Rousset) ... she refused, recognizing at once the reason for his summons. The passengers on the coach sensed the tension and attempted pursuading Ms Rousset to join the officer ... they feared bad consequences for themselves if she did not cooperate, despite their disgust toward that sort of activity. They prevalied, Ms Rousset succumbed. The story ended on a sad note ... after "the event", the snobby behavior of the passengers toward Ms Rousset was evident as they reached their destination. They forgot her kindess in sharing her food, her resistance to the advances of the officer (she had pride in resisting the enemy) ... the passengers looked to their own selfish concerns and had no compassion for the sacrifice made by "Boule De Suif" on their behalf. This story exemplifies one of the main reasons the stories of Guy De Maupassant are so popular, in addition to his creative techniques and writing expertise, he contrasts certain extremes of human behavior to make a very strong point which emphasizes the human condition most accurately. These stories will delight a wide-range of readers. Most highly recommended. Erika Borsos (bakonyvilla) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars book arrived quickly *by V***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2014* condition as expected, thank you. bought because it was a book group choice, not sure i enjoyed all of the stories --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/318378455-selected-short-stories-penguin-popular-classics](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/318378455-selected-short-stories-penguin-popular-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*