Claudine in Paris

THE STORIES THAT INSPIRED THE FILM COLETTE, out Jan 2019.The second book in Colette's enchanting Claudine series.Seventeen-year-old Claudine is in despair having left her beloved village Montigny for a new life in Paris. Comforted by her devoted maid Melie, her slug-obsessed Papa, and the trustworthy cat Fanchette, Claudine's instinctive curiosity gradually leads to an awakened interest in the city. Ruthless and sensual, Claudine records her sharp observations and adventures amongst the intriguing characters that surround her, evoking all the glamour and excitement of Parisian life.Written with striking realism Claudine in Paris is an inspiring portrait of a precocious young girl on the brink of transformation into a woman for her, and our, time.

Product details

• Authors: Colette
• Assisted by: Antonia White (Translation)
• Publisher: Vintage UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2001
• EAN: 9780099422525
• ISBN: 978-0-09-942252-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Vintage Classics; Claudine; Vintage Classics; Claudine
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Coming of Age, France, FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Cultural Heritage, 20th Century, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Early 20th century c 1900 to c 1950, Paris (City)