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Cheri
Hardcover
RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025384191
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Chéri is a masterful exploration of the complexities of love, vanity, and the inevitable passage of time within the high-society circles of early 20th-century France. Set against the backdrop of the Belle Époque, the novel delves into the intense and unconventional relationship between Léa de Lonval, a refined and aging courtesan, and Fred Peloux, the beautiful yet aimless young man she has mentored and loved for years.
As Chéri prepares to enter a conventional marriage of convenience, the fragile equilibrium of their bond is shattered. Colette's evocative prose captures the opulent world of the Parisian demi-monde with extraordinary sensory detail and psychological insight. The narrative examines the pain of aging and the struggle to let go of youth, portraying its characters with a blend of unsentimental realism and profound empathy.
Renowned for its nuanced portrayal of female desire and its sharp social observation, Chéri remains a definitive work of French literature. This story of passion and disillusionment highlights Colette's unique ability to transform the intimate details of the human heart into a timeless literary achievement.
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