Product Description

Claudine’s House, the first of Colette’s best-selling Claudine novels, is a tender and heartfelt portrayal of childhood and memory. On its first publication, its popularity was such that the Claudine series gave rise to a musical stage play and an entire range of related merchandise.

In an idyllic setting of countryside and woods, Colette spent her childhood surrounded by a warm and loving family. Years later, her memories and experiences inspired her to create a series of snapshots of the innocence of provincial life. At once poignant and vividly alive, her recollections portray a magical world, filled with the beauty and the warmth of human relationships—and, above all, the lasting impressions made by her wonderful mother.

French novelist Colette (1873–1954) is most famous for her portraits of childhood in the Claudine books and for Gigi.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #502488 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-01
• Original language: French
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 170 pages

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From the Publisher
Since its U.S. launch in 2003, Hesperus Press has enjoyed a growing reputation for its inspired publishing program of short classic works. Written by illustrious authors, and often unjustly neglected or simply little known in the English-speaking world, these works have been made accessible via a completely fresh editorial approach and new translations.

In addition to the Hesperus Classics, Hesperus Press recently introduced two new series: Modern Voices, drawing from the very best of 20th-century literature, and Hesperus Contemporary, showcasing the work of leading contemporary writers.

About the Author
French novelist Colette (1873-1954) is best remembered for her evocative portraits of childhood in the Claudine books, and for Gigi (1943). Winner of the David Cohen British Literature Prize in 2001, Doris Lessing is one of the most eminent figures in world literature.