Marie Claire by Marguerite Audoux. Translated by John N. Raphael (HQ07)

Published 1911: Hardcover / Good Condition / Illustrated frontispiece

Original blue cloth with black titles on the cover and spine. 309 clean and bright slightly age-toned pages, speckled foxing on the endpapers, previous owners signature on the first free page. Boards are rubbed, part stained and faded with time and bumped on the corners and spine ends consistent with age. (HQ07)

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Marie Claire is a novel written by French author Marguerite Audoux. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marie Claire who is born into poverty in rural France. Despite her difficult upbringing, Marie Claire is determined to make a better life for herself and her family.The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle for social mobility. Marie Claire's journey takes her from the countryside to the city, where she finds work as a seamstress and eventually becomes a successful businesswoman. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, some kind and supportive, others cruel and exploitative.Despite the challenges she faces, Marie Claire remains resilient and determined, always striving to improve her situation and provide for her loved ones. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.Overall, Marie Claire is a moving and inspiring novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in early 20th century France. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.1911. With an Introduction by Arnold Bennett. Marie Claire, a little jewel of Primitive art, is all but unknown. It was written by Marguerite Audoux, a seamstress, who spent her childhood in an orphanage until the age of 14. She was then taken to a farm near Sainte-Montaine. During this time she learned not only about life but also about literature. At the end of the 19th century Audoux left for Paris where she met Michel Yell, a writer and friend of Gide. She also made the acquaintance of Leon-Paul Fargue and Valery Larbaud who, in 1908, copied out the manuscript for Marie-Claire, anticipating the huge success it would bring her. Marie-Claire won the prix Femina in 1910. The story One day a number of people came to the house. The men came in as though they were going into church, and the women made the sign of the cross as they went out.

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