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Title: Chéri
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A9ri_(novel)
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: “Chéri” by Colette is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the complex relationship between Léa, a retired courtesan, and Chéri, a handsome, carefree young man who has been her lover for several years. The story delves into themes of love, aging, and societal expectations within a wealthy Parisian context. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Chéri and Léa in a scene filled with playful tension, as Chéri teases Léa for her prized necklace. Their interactions reveal a blend of affection and irritation, showcasing a dynamic of dependence and indulgence. Léa, now in her late 40s, is portrayed as a vivacious woman who navigates her feelings of attachment towards Chéri, whom she has raised almost like a son. As they prepare for a gathering that involves Chéri's mother, the narrative hints at significant changes ahead, particularly with Chéri's impending marriage to a younger woman. The opening sets the stage for an intimate exploration of their relationship and the emotional undercurrents that define it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Colette, 1873-1954
EBook No.: 6484
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 261
Language: French
Subject: Young men -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Courtesans -- Fiction
Subject: Middle-aged women -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chéri
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A9ri_(novel)
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: “Chéri” by Colette is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the complex relationship between Léa, a retired courtesan, and Chéri, a handsome, carefree young man who has been her lover for several years. The story delves into themes of love, aging, and societal expectations within a wealthy Parisian context. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Chéri and Léa in a scene filled with playful tension, as Chéri teases Léa for her prized necklace. Their interactions reveal a blend of affection and irritation, showcasing a dynamic of dependence and indulgence. Léa, now in her late 40s, is portrayed as a vivacious woman who navigates her feelings of attachment towards Chéri, whom she has raised almost like a son. As they prepare for a gathering that involves Chéri's mother, the narrative hints at significant changes ahead, particularly with Chéri's impending marriage to a younger woman. The opening sets the stage for an intimate exploration of their relationship and the emotional undercurrents that define it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Colette, 1873-1954
EBook No.: 6484
Published: Sep 1, 2004
Downloads: 261
Language: French
Subject: Young men -- Fiction
Subject: France -- Fiction
Subject: Courtesans -- Fiction
Subject: Middle-aged women -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.