La Fin de Chéri by Colette
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Colette, 1873-1954
French
"La Fin de Chéri" by Colette is a novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around the character Chéri, a young man caught in the social dynamics and complexities of post-war France, particularly focusing on his relationship with his wife, Edmée. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the discomfiture of returning to civili...
in the throes of an evening stroll outside his home, reflecting on his life and marriage. He appears to be both detached and bemused by his own situation, caught in a web of relationships, expectations, and memories. His interactions with Edmée reveal a partnership that teeters on the edge of disconnection, underscoring a tension between their expectations of married life and Chéri's struggle with his identity as a husband and a man who survived the war. Through rich descriptions and complex dialogue, Colette sets the stage for an exploration of post-war societal changes and personal introspection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Susan Anderson
4 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I will be reading more from this author.
Matthew Carter
2 months agoIn my opinion, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Thanks for making this available.
Mark Lopez
3 weeks agoCompared to other books on this topic, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Emily Miller
2 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. Worth every second of your time.