Sainte Colline
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gabriel Chevallier
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, London, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear, chipping and tanning to dust cover; external plastic has been installed to maintain book's condition; inside pages in readable working condition; some mildew spotting on inside front page; spine still intact
This satirical novel Sainte-Colline chronicles the amusing and often absurd goings-on within a quaint French village, presenting a vivid tableau of provincial life. With sharp wit and keen observation, the narrative uncovers the petty rivalries, hidden desires, and peculiar customs that define its colorful cast of characters. The author masterfully illustrates the universal follies of humanity through the microcosm of this seemingly idyllic community. Its humorous yet poignant tone offers a timeless commentary on social dynamics and the enduring quirks of human nature. Readers will find themselves captivated by the charmingly flawed inhabitants and the author's incisive, entertaining prose.
Author: Gabriel Chevallier
Binding: Hardback
Published: Secker & Warburg, London, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear, chipping and tanning to dust cover; external plastic has been installed to maintain book's condition; inside pages in readable working condition; some mildew spotting on inside front page; spine still intact
This satirical novel Sainte-Colline chronicles the amusing and often absurd goings-on within a quaint French village, presenting a vivid tableau of provincial life. With sharp wit and keen observation, the narrative uncovers the petty rivalries, hidden desires, and peculiar customs that define its colorful cast of characters. The author masterfully illustrates the universal follies of humanity through the microcosm of this seemingly idyllic community. Its humorous yet poignant tone offers a timeless commentary on social dynamics and the enduring quirks of human nature. Readers will find themselves captivated by the charmingly flawed inhabitants and the author's incisive, entertaining prose.