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Bonjour Tristesse

By Françoise Sagan
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan revolves around a carefree summer on the French Riviera, experienced through the eyes of a 17-year-old girl named Cécile. Living with her charming yet hedonistic father, their idyllic lifestyle is disrupted when a poised and sophisticated woman arrives, threatening to alter their relationship dynamics. Set against the backdrop of sunlit coastlines, the novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of adolescence.
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You might enjoy this if you're drawn to stories set along the French Riviera, featuring themes of youthful rebellion and complex emotional entanglements. The narrative's elegant prose and exploration of existential ennui make it compelling for those who appreciate introspective romance.

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Bonjour Tristesse

This is a new publication of the classic Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan. This coming of age story has been a world phenomenon despite that it was written by a then unknown and young Sagan.

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics—irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Published when she was only eighteen, Françoise Sagan's astonishing novella, Bonjour Tristesse, became an instant bestseller. It tells the story of Cecile, 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.

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Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan is praised for its evocative depiction of adolescent ennui and sensuous prose. Reviewers often highlight Sagan's ability to capture the emotional complexities of a young woman coming to terms with her desires and moral dilemmas. The novel's elegant simplicity and exploration of themes such as love, freedom, and the consequences of manipulative actions receive commendation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241630891

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 176

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Featured Fiction Françoise Sagan General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Romance Series: Little Clothbound Classics Valentine's Day Reads

About the Author

Fran oise Sagan was born in France in 1935. Bonjour tristesse (1954), published when she was just 19, became a succ s de scandale and even earned its author a papal denunciation. Sagan went on to write many other novels, plays and screenplays, and died in 2004.

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