A Chambermaid’s Diary (1900)

A Chambermaid's Diary is a novel written by Octave Mirbeau and published in 1900. The book is a fictionalized diary that follows the life of a young chambermaid named Celestine as she works for various wealthy families in France. Through her diary entries, Celestine reveals the inner workings of the households she serves, including their secrets, scandals, and the mistreatment she endures from her employers.The book is known for its frank and explicit depiction of the sexual and social politics of the time, as well as its critique of the bourgeoisie and their hypocritical morality. Mirbeau uses Celestine's diary as a tool to expose the corruption and decadence of the upper class, while also exploring the themes of power, desire, and class struggle.Despite its controversial subject matter, A Chambermaid's Diary was a commercial success and has since become a classic of French literature. The book has been adapted into several films and plays, and it continues to be studied and analyzed by scholars and critics around the world.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.