Chéri

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Beschreibung

<p><b>Set in Paris's demi-monde at the beginning of the twentieth century,<i> Chéri</i> by Colette is a passionate story of devotion, misplaced desire and the passage of time.</b><br><br><i>Chéri</i> is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from French by Janet Flanner, who was an extraordinary writer and journalist. She was the Paris correspondent for <i>The New Yorker</i> for fifty years.<br><br>Fred Peloux, affectionately nicknamed Chéri, is handsome and spoilt. Until now he's lived a life of hedonistic luxury, and has been indulged in his every desire. He is newly married to the young and beautiful Edmée, and according to early twentieth-century Parisian society, he has everything a man could dream of. But the only woman he can think about is his lover, Léa de Lonval, a beautiful, ageing courtesan who has stolen his heart. Full of wit, drama and intensity, <i>Chéri</i> is a groundbreaking novel which grapples with radical ideas about sexuality and ageing.<br><br>This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is introduced by acclaimed writer Paul Bailey.</p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781035048502

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

154 x 98 x 17 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

MacMillan Collector's Library