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Claudine in Paris (Claudine #2)
by
Colette
At the age of seventeen Claudine is in despair having left her beloved Montigny for a new life in Paris. Comforted by her devoted maid Melie, her slug-obsessed Papa, and the trustworthy cat Fanchette, Claudine's instinctive curiosity gradually leads to an awakened interest in the city. Ruthless, impetuous and chastely sensual Claudine records her witty observations and adv...more
Mass Market Paperback, 176 pages
Published
November 12th 1982
by Ballantine Books
(first published 1901)
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In Claudine in Paris I was a little dissapointed that she had lost some of her self assuredness of the first book. Her illness and moving to the big city seemed to take it's toll on Claudine which made me sad. That and her increased prudishness in this book made me like her a little less. The scenes between her and her young gay nephew were great though. I loved how he was so worried other people would find out, and scolded her for teasing him about it, when everyone already knew. I thought it w...more
I liked Claudine better in this than in Claudine at School, because she's not quite so abusive. I also enjoy and empathize with her fascination with her only Paris friend, the delicate but unavailable Marcel. To me, this story is mostly just a set-up of the scandalous next book: Claudine Married.
lighthearted and breezy as a petite french mechant madmoiselle.refined relaxation for those still wanting some style guidance on how to live.
Nov 13, 2010
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Lu en français.
It was enlightening to read something from that era in descriptions never imagined. She was upbeat about life despite the things that she had to confront.
I`m finally done! It took me quite a while, but when I`ve finally sat down to reading it, it went quickly. I liked it, though less than first part. In this part - there`s too much Claudine`s musings about life. Meeting with Luce was quite strange... I liked the ending and I`m looking forward to reading 3rd book.
not quite as engaged by this one, but still liked it. didn't continue on to the next claudine novel, though. felt like i needed a break from it.
Jun 11, 2012
Courtney
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Colette was the pen name of the French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. She is best known, at least in the English-speaking world, for her novel Gigi, which provided the plot for a Lerner & Loewe musical film and stage musical.
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