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A Chambermaid's Diary (1900)

A Chambermaid's Diary (1900)

Mirbeau, Octave
Tucker, Benjamin R.

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ISBN10: 1166485145
ISBN13: 9781166485146
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Chambermaid's Diary is a novel written by Octave Mirbeau in 1900. The book tells the story of a young chambermaid named Celestine who works for a wealthy family in the French countryside. Through her diary entries, Celestine shares her thoughts and experiences as she navigates the complex relationships and power dynamics of her position. She encounters various characters, including her lecherous employer, a sadistic neighbor, and a charming poacher. As Celestine becomes more aware of the injustices and inequalities around her, she begins to question her own desires and motivations. A Chambermaid's Diary is a provocative and insightful exploration of class, gender, and sexuality in turn-of-the-century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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