Claudine At School

London: Secker & Warburg, 1956. First edition thus. Hardcover. First edition thus, the first English translation in the "Uniform Edition" of Colette's works. Light gray cloth with spine stamped in light red and gilt. 286 pp. A tight, fine copy, bit of light foxing to the edges of the text block. In crisp dust jacket with some light foxing to the white portions. The first of the four book series (1900-1904) written by Colette (though claimed by her then husband "Willy"--Henri Gauthier-Villars) featuring Claudine, aged 15 at the beginning of this book. The series describes in diary form her education and experiences as she grows to charismatic womanhood. The books, considered scandalous at the time, were huge bestsellers and launched Colette on her career as one of the greatest 20th century French authors. Fine / near fine. Item #E23327

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