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Bonjour Tristesse And A Certain Smile
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Discover the enchanting world of Françoise Sagan through our edition of **Bonjour Tristesse and A Certain Smile**. This **b-format paperback** is not just a collection of two classics but an immersive experience that delves into the complexity of love, life, and the human condition. Perfect for fans of **French literature** and readers seeking thought-provoking narratives, this acclaimed work was originally published when Sagan was just eighteen, marking her remarkable literary debut.
In **Bonjour Tristesse**, Cécile's idyllic summer on the French Riviera takes a dramatic turn when her father’s decision to remarry disrupts their carefree lives, leading to unexpected and devastating consequences. **A Certain Smile** follows Dominique, a young woman longing for excitement, who embarks on a relationship with an older man, resulting in unforeseen challenges and emotional turmoil.
This edition features a **new translation by Heather Lloyd** that revives Sagan's original, raw storytelling, meticulously restoring explicit scenes previously censored in the 1950s. With an **introduction by acclaimed writer Rachel Cusk**, this book is essential for anyone wanting to explore the depths of Sagan's sharp and witty observations about society.
**Smartfox NZ** offers this **brand new** title with **FREE shipping**. Immerse yourself in Sagan's world and experience the complex emotions and moral questions that have captivated readers for generations. Perfect for collectors and newcomers alike, this paperback promises to be a thrilling addition to your bookshelf!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141198750
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
Published when she was only eighteen, Françoise Sagan's astonishing first novel, Bonjour Tristesse became an instant bestseller. It tells the story of Cécile, who leads a carefree life with her widowed father and his young mistresses until, one hot summer on the Riviera, he decides to remarry - with devastating consequences. In A Certain Smile Dominique, a young woman bored with her lover, begins an encounter with an older man that unfolds in unexpected and troubling ways.
These stylish, shimmering and amoral tales had explicit sexual scenes removed for English publication in the 1950s. Now this fresh and accurate new translation presents the uncensored text of Sagan's masterpieces in full for the first time.A New Translation by Heather LloydWith an Introduction by Rachel Cusk 'Françoise Sagan is the French F. Scott Fitzgerald.' Guardian
'Funny, thoroughly immoral and thoroughly French.' The Times
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In **Bonjour Tristesse**, Cécile's idyllic summer on the French Riviera takes a dramatic turn when her father’s decision to remarry disrupts their carefree lives, leading to unexpected and devastating consequences. **A Certain Smile** follows Dominique, a young woman longing for excitement, who embarks on a relationship with an older man, resulting in unforeseen challenges and emotional turmoil.
This edition features a **new translation by Heather Lloyd** that revives Sagan's original, raw storytelling, meticulously restoring explicit scenes previously censored in the 1950s. With an **introduction by acclaimed writer Rachel Cusk**, this book is essential for anyone wanting to explore the depths of Sagan's sharp and witty observations about society.
**Smartfox NZ** offers this **brand new** title with **FREE shipping**. Immerse yourself in Sagan's world and experience the complex emotions and moral questions that have captivated readers for generations. Perfect for collectors and newcomers alike, this paperback promises to be a thrilling addition to your bookshelf!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141198750
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240
Description:
Published when she was only eighteen, Françoise Sagan's astonishing first novel, Bonjour Tristesse became an instant bestseller. It tells the story of Cécile, who leads a carefree life with her widowed father and his young mistresses until, one hot summer on the Riviera, he decides to remarry - with devastating consequences. In A Certain Smile Dominique, a young woman bored with her lover, begins an encounter with an older man that unfolds in unexpected and troubling ways.
These stylish, shimmering and amoral tales had explicit sexual scenes removed for English publication in the 1950s. Now this fresh and accurate new translation presents the uncensored text of Sagan's masterpieces in full for the first time.A New Translation by Heather LloydWith an Introduction by Rachel Cusk 'Françoise Sagan is the French F. Scott Fitzgerald.' Guardian
'Funny, thoroughly immoral and thoroughly French.' The Times
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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