Claudine At School
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.
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work of French literature chronicles the spirited and often rebellious adolescence of a young woman navigating the confines of a provincial boarding school. With sharp wit and keen observation, the narrative presents a vivid portrait of schoolgirl friendships, rivalries, and the awakening of self-awareness in a restrictive environment. Colette's distinctive voice illustrates the complexities of youth and burgeoning sexuality with an unvarnished honesty that captivated readers upon its initial publication. The novel details the protagonist's journey through a world of strict rules and burgeoning desires, offering a timeless commentary on freedom and conformity. It remains a compelling and influential piece, celebrated for its psychological depth and groundbreaking portrayal of female experience.
Author: Colette
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Secker and Warburg
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work of French literature chronicles the spirited and often rebellious adolescence of a young woman navigating the confines of a provincial boarding school. With sharp wit and keen observation, the narrative presents a vivid portrait of schoolgirl friendships, rivalries, and the awakening of self-awareness in a restrictive environment. Colette's distinctive voice illustrates the complexities of youth and burgeoning sexuality with an unvarnished honesty that captivated readers upon its initial publication. The novel details the protagonist's journey through a world of strict rules and burgeoning desires, offering a timeless commentary on freedom and conformity. It remains a compelling and influential piece, celebrated for its psychological depth and groundbreaking portrayal of female experience.