Contributions

  • Irene Ash - Translator
  • Diane Johnson - Introduction
  • Cassandra J. Pappas - Designer

Publication

2008-06-17 - Harper Perennial Modern Classics

Language

English

Translation of: Bonjour tristesse

Word Count

40,000 words, Guess

Page Count

160 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL9952726M
  • ISBN-139780061440793
  • ISBN-100061440795
  • Better World Books9780061440793

Classifications

  • DDC843.91F

Description

The literary sensation of Paris in 1954 was *"Bonjour Tristesse,"* a novel written by an eighteen year, old girl. By 1955 in translation it was offered to American readers. Some found it shocking but here was a talent extraordinary for its maturity of style and its adult perceptiveness of human character.

First Sentence

A STRANGE MELANCHOLY pervades me to which I hesitate to give the grave and beautiful name of sorrow.

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