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The Vagabond by Collette

 

Colette's novel tells the story of a young Parisian woman who is reduced to working as a "mime" in musical halls after her brief and disastrous marriage to a total cad ends, leaving her alone in the world.  She enjoys the independence and autonomy her new working life affords her, so when the perfect suitor appears -- he's young, handsome, kind, devoted, and rich -- she balks when he proposes marriage.  Is it worth it to her to lose her freedom and become a wife?  She decides that it is not, and promptly departs on a tour of South American.

The Vagabond is engaging and the characters and locations are wonderfully vivid.  Colette delights and excels in sensually describing the natural world, and as a result the book seems almost fragrant and lush.  The character of the suitor seems somewhat rigged to facilitate our heroine's decision -- it would be more fun if he were slightly more of a contender.  A fresh and engaging exploration of the evolving relationship between men and women in the early 20th century.

 

a young Collette

to see more photographs of the young Collette visit:

https://www.vintag.es/2019/08/20-fascinating-vintage-photos-of-young.html

 

Colette's novel tells the story of a young Parisian woman who is reduced to working as a "mime" in musical halls after her brief and disastrous marriage to a total cad ends, leaving her alone in the world.  She enjoys the independence and autonomy her new working life affords her, so when the perfect suitor appears -- he's young, handsome, kind, devoted, and rich -- she balks when he proposes marriage.  Is it worth it to her to lose her freedom and become a wife?  She decides that it is not, and promptly departs on a tour of South American.

The Vagabond is engaging and the characters and locations are wonderfully vivid.  Colette delights and excels in sensually describing the natural world, and as a result the book seems almost fragrant and lush.  The character of the suitor seems somewhat rigged to facilitate our heroine's decision -- it would be more fun if he were slightly more of a contender.  A fresh and engaging exploration of the evolving relationship between men and women in the early 20th century.

 

a young Collette

to see more photographs of the young Collette visit:

https://www.vintag.es/2019/08/20-fascinating-vintage-photos-of-young.html

https://www.vintag.es/2019/08/20-fascinating-vintage-photos-of-young.html

 

Colette's novel tells the story of a young Parisian woman who is reduced to working as a "mime" in musical halls after her brief and disastrous marriage to a total cad ends, leaving her alone in the world.  She enjoys the independence and autonomy her new working life affords her, so when the perfect suitor appears -- he's young, handsome, kind, devoted, and rich -- she balks when he proposes marriage.  Is it worth it to her to lose her freedom and become a wife?  She decides that it is not, and promptly departs on a tour of South American.

The Vagabond is engaging and the characters and locations are wonderfully vivid.  Colette delights and excels in sensually describing the natural world, and as a result the book seems almost fragrant and lush.  The character of the suitor seems somewhat rigged to facilitate our heroine's decision -- it would be more fun if he were slightly more of a contender.  A fresh and engaging exploration of the evolving relationship between men and women in the early 20th century.

 

a young Collette

to see more photographs of the young Collette visit:

https://www.vintag.es/2019/08/20-fascinating-vintage-photos-of-young.html

https://www.vintag.es/2019/08/20-fascinating-vintage-photos-of-young.html

https://www.vintag.es/2019/08/20-fascinating-vintage-photos-of-young.html