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Chéri

By Colette
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Set in Paris's demi-monde at the beginning of the twentieth century, Chéri by Colette is a passionate story of devotion, misplaced desire, and the passage of time. Chéri is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with... Read More
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Full of wit, drama and intensity, Chéri is the most famous novella from Colette, one of the most beloved French writers in history.

Full of wit, drama and intensity, Chéri is the most famous novella from Colette, one of the most beloved French writers in history.

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Set in Paris's demi-monde at the beginning of the twentieth century, Chéri by Colette is a passionate story of devotion, misplaced desire, and the passage of time.

Chéri is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated from French by Janet Flanner, an extraordinary writer and journalist who was the Paris correspondent for The New Yorker for fifty years.

Fred Peloux, affectionately nicknamed Chéri, is handsome and spoilt. Until now, he's lived a life of hedonistic luxury and has been indulged in his every desire. He is newly married to the young and beautiful Edmée, and according to early twentieth-century Parisian society, he has everything a man could dream of. But the only woman he can think about is his lover, Léa de Lonval, a beautiful, ageing courtesan who has stolen his heart. Full of wit, drama, and intensity, Chéri is a groundbreaking novel that grapples with radical ideas about sexuality and ageing.

This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is introduced by acclaimed writer Paul Bailey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035048502

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 138g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known as Colette, was born in Burgundy in 1873. An outstanding stylist and penetrating observer, Colette's early works appeared under her first husband's pen name, 'Willy'. She claimed that she would never become a writer had it not been for his help. But her husband kept almost all the earnings from these successful early novels, leaving Colette in poverty and ill-health following an inevitable divorce. She supported herself in a variety of ways, including acting and miming, but most notably through journalism. She kept writing fiction, using her exceptional literary talents to tell painful stories that frequently centre on gender inequalities. She was a pioneer, and she wrote passionate autofiction about romance, queer love, sexuality and gender, writing prolifically until she died in 1954.

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