Gigi

Colette,

£7.99

In these two stories, Colette reveals her grasp of the politics of love. Gigi is being educated in the skills of the courtesan. However, when it comes to the question of Gaston Lachaille, she does not want to obey the rules.

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Publish Date: 04/10/2001

Description

The famous tale by the trailblazing subject of major new film Colette

GIGI TRANSLATED BY ROGER SENHOUSE, THE CAT TRANSLATED BY ANTONIA WHITE

Gigi’s days are filled with cigars, lobster, lace and superstitions: the education of a future courtesan. Bored and unconvinced by what she’s taught, Gigi surprises all with her approach to love. In this classic turn-of-the-century novella, Colette unveils Gigi’s journey into womanhood in rich and supple prose.

This edition includes The Cat translated by Antonia White.

Additional information

Weight 117 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 × 9 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

157

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

843.912 (edition:21)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K