'He must know by now,I should think,that I can give as good as I get!'This is the story of Gigi,educated as a future courtesan in Paris,her days are filled with cigars,lobster,lace and superstitions. Bored and unconvinced by what she's taught,Gigi surprises everyone with her earnest approach to love.In this classic turn-of-the-century novella,Colette unveils Gigi's journey into womanhood in rich and supple prose.Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines,jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.
Publisher: Vintage PublishingISBN: 9781784877439Number of pages: 160Weight: 117 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 9 mm
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"A perpetual feast to the reader...her prose is rich,flawless,intricate,audacious and utterly beautiful."- Raymond Mortimer
Colette
One of France's greatest writers,Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette was a pioneer of female emancipation,bisexuality and literary invention whose daring and experimental fiction explores themes of love and sensual and sexual freedom. Her best-known works include the Claudine quartet Chéri,Le Blé en herbe and Gigi.
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