Cheri by Colette
"Cheri" is a tale of forbidden love set in the Belle Époque era of Paris. The story revolves around a beautiful, young man named Chéri and his passionate affair with Léa, a woman nearly twice his age. Despite their age difference and societal norms, they share a six-year relationship until Chéri's mother arranges for him to marry a woman his own age. The novel explores the themes of love, aging, and the passage of time, showcasing the complexities of their relationship and the consequences of their separation.
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- Published
- 1920
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - Cheri. Großdruck. Roman.
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 39th on The Triangle’s 100 Best (The Publishing Triangle)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Must-Read Classics in Translation (Bookriot)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Books by Women That Every Man Should Read (The Guardian)
- The 100 Best Novels in Translation by Boyd Tonkin (Book)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Graphic Canon (Book)