Ball of Fat (Boule de suif) Version 2

"Boule de Suif (1880) is a renowned short story written by Guy de Maupassant, a prominent French author of the late 19th century. This story is widely regarded as his most famous work and serves as the title piece for his collection of stories centered around the Franco-Prussian War, known as "Boule de Suif et Autres Contes de la Guerre" ("Boule de Suif and Other Stories of the War"). The story's impact is so significant that it even inspired John Ford to create his film, Stagecoach, which can be seen as a western adaptation of Boule de Suif. For readers unfamiliar with the original work, Boule de Suif is a captivating tale that delves into the complexities of war and human nature."