Claudine at School

Colette’s remarkable debut novel, Claudine at School, invites readers into the lively world of Claudine, a headstrong and mischievous girl who attends a girls’ school in a small rural village in France. Translated from French by Janet Flanner, the narrative offers a day-to-day account of school life, unveiling secrets, crushes, betrayals and defiance against a strict headmistress. Witty and utterly charming, Claudine’s adventures illuminate the joie de vivre of youth and the charm of rural France, as she navigates relationships, flirtations with a teacher, and her own growing independence. This edition is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a collection of pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers, designed as beautiful gifts for book lovers. The Macmillan edition is introduced by acclaimed writer Paul Bailey, and contains 368 pages in hardcover form, marking the first edition release by Pan Macmillan.

In this intimate portrait, Claudine treats readers as confidants, sharing her deepest secrets and playful schemes. The story blends warmth with mischief, capturing a sense of youth’s highs and lows and offering a timeless mirror to life in rural France during a formative era.

This edition’s elegant format and collectible design make it a thoughtful addition to any library, offering a tactile reading experience with a durable cloth binding and gilded edges that appeal to both collectors and casual readers alike.

Kenmerken

• Debuutroman van Colette
• Claudine als hoofdpersonage, vurig en onafhankelijk
• Vertaald door Janet Flanner
• Deel van de Macmillan Collector’s Library
• Pocketformaat, echt doek, gouden randen, lintmarker
• Inleiding door Paul Bailey

Inhoud en formaat

• 368 pagina’s, eerste editie
• Hardcover, Pan Macmillan