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Gigi

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Gigi

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Meet ten of literature’s most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world

‘He must know by now, I should think, that I can give as good as I get!’

This is the story of Gigi, educated as a future courtesan in Paris, her days are filled with cigars, lobster, lace and superstitions. Bored and unconvinced by what she’s taught, Gigi surprises everyone with her earnest approach to love. In this classic turn-of-the-century novella, Colette unveils Gigi’s journey into womanhood in rich and supple prose.

Meet ten of literature’s most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

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Format

Paperback

Publisher

Vintage Publishing

Country

United Kingdom

Date

5 January 2022

Pages

160

ISBN

9781784877439

Meet ten of literature’s most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world

‘He must know by now, I should think, that I can give as good as I get!’

This is the story of Gigi, educated as a future courtesan in Paris, her days are filled with cigars, lobster, lace and superstitions. Bored and unconvinced by what she’s taught, Gigi surprises everyone with her earnest approach to love. In this classic turn-of-the-century novella, Colette unveils Gigi’s journey into womanhood in rich and supple prose.

Meet ten of literature’s most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

Read More

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Vintage Publishing

Country

United Kingdom

Date

5 January 2022

Pages

160

ISBN

9781784877439

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