Bonjour Tristesse by Sagan, Francoise [PREMIUM LEATHER BOUND]

Description: Note: This is not a reprint. The original paperback or hardcover edition has been purchased directly from the authorized distributor or publisher. The book purchased has been carefully bound in genuine leather to enhance its durability and extend its shelf life. Please be assured that no content or pages have been altered or reformatted during the leather binding process. Product Information: - Title of Product:Bonjour Tristesse [PREMIUM LEATHER BOUND] Author: Sagan, Francoise Number of Pages: 160 Publication Year: 2008 Language: English Book Synopsis: - A sensational 1954 French novel that has become a contemporary classicSet against the translucent beauty of France in summer, Bonjour Tristesse is a bittersweet tale narrated by Cecile, a seventeen-year-old girl on the brink of womanhood, whose meddling in her father's love life leads to tragic consequences.Endearing, self-absorbed, seventeen-year-old Ccile is the very essence of untroubled amorality. Freed from the stifling constraints of boarding school, she joins her father--a handsome, still-young widower with a wandering eye--for a carefree, two-month summer vacation in a beautiful villa outside of Paris with his latest mistress. Ccile cherishes the free-spirited moments she and her father share, while plotting her own sexual adventures with a "tall and almost beautiful" law student. But the arrival of her late mother's best friend intrudes upon a young girl's pleasures. And when a relationship begins to develop between the adults, Ccile and her lover set in motion a plan to keep them apart...with tragic, unexpected consequences.The internationally beloved story of a precocious teenager's attempts to understand and control the world around her, Franoise Sagan's Bonjour Tristesse is a beautifully composed, wonderfully ambiguous celebration of sexual liberation, at once sympathetic and powerfully unsparing.This special Harper Perennial Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Diane Johnson and a P.S. section with additional insights about the book and author., Endearing, self-absorbed, seventeen-year-old Ccile is the very essence of untroubled amorality. Freed from the stifling constraints of boarding school, she joins her father--a handsome, still-young widower with a wandering eye--for a carefree, two-month summer vacation in a beautiful villa outside of Paris with his latest mistress, Elsa. Ccile cherishes the free-spirited moments she and her father share, while plotting her own sexual adventures with a "tall and almost beautiful" law student. But the arrival of her late mother's best friend, Anne, intrudes upon a young girl's pleasures. And when a relationship begins to develop between the adults, Ccile and her lover set in motion a plan to keep them apart...with tragic, unexpected consequences.The internationally beloved story of a precocious teenager's attempts to understand and control the world around her, Franoise Sagan's Bonjour Tristesse is a beautifully composed, wonderfully ambiguous celebration of sexual liberation, at once sympathetic and powerfully unsparing. Product Description: This exquisite book is crafted exclusively for discerning readers and collectors who seek to elevate and preserve their literary treasures. Bound in GENUINE LEATHER, it showcases the finest craftsmanship with luxurious GOLDEN LEAF DETAILING adorning the spine, front cover, and back cover. The elegance is further enhanced by EDGE GILDING, giving the book an opulent finish. Customize Your Leather-Bound Edition with Color Options: - 1. Select from a wide array of leather colors at no additional cost. Share your preferred leather color with us via email. 2. Choose from a diverse range of leather colors with colored marbles (endpaper), including Brown, Crimson Red, Forest Green, Royal Blue, Rich Black, Hot Pink, Yellow, And Tan. 3. For a truly unique touch, request Multi-Color Labels to complement your custom leather-bound book spine. 4. Own a timeless masterpiece that adds sophistication to any collection! Artisan Quality and Dispatch Information: - We appreciate your understanding that these Leather-Bound Books are meticulously crafted works of art, requiring significant time and attention to detail to achieve their exceptional quality. Our standard handling time for dispatch is 35 business days, as each book undergoes various stages of production. However, we do accommodate special & requests for specific occasions. We offer additional customization options upon request, subject to extra charges. Additionally, we handle both printing and leather binding for all books. Product Disclaimer: Please note that as Leather is a Natural Material, minor variations in color or texture may occur.

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