"Cheri" 1963 COLETTE
$125
COLETTE
[161] pp.
The Folio Society
1963
8 3/4" x 5 3/4"
Dry-point etchings by Philippe Jullian in slipcase
VG
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"Cheri," written by Colette, is a novel published in 1920 that explores the complex relationship between an older courtesan, Léa, and her younger lover, Chéri. It was translated into English by Roger Senhouse and was published by The Folio Society in 1963.
Key aspects of the 1963 Folio Society edition:
Publisher: The Folio Society.
Year of Publication: 1963.
Illustrations: Contains dry-point etchings by Philippe Jullian.
Binding: Hardcover with silk cloth.
Translator: Roger Senhouse.
About the novel:
"Chéri" tells the story of Léa de Lonval, a beautiful and aging courtesan, and her relationship with the young, wealthy, and spoiled Chéri (Fred Peloux).
The novel explores themes of love, age, societal expectations, and the transient nature of Parisian society.
It's a poignant and realistic depiction of a love affair between an older woman and a younger man.