Author: Marguerite Audoux
Title: Marie-Claire
Description: Paris, Bibliotheque-Charpentier, 1920. Hardback. An early twentieth century copy of Margeurite Audoux's critically acclaimed novel. Marie-Claire is the most autobiographical of Audoux' four novels. The novel describes her childhood and adolescence. The novel begins with the story of her mother's death and her father's departure following the nine years she spent in the convent Hopital General de bourges orphanage. The novel focusses on the guiding presence her sister had, Marie-Aimee. Marguerite Audoux wrote four novels in total, but is best known for her semi-autobiographical Marie-Claire. In a quarter morocco binding with paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart with some rubbing to the paper covered boards, particularly the rear board. Some minor rubbing to the spine also, at the head and tail. Prior owner's signature to recto of front free endpaper, 'C L S&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned, particularly to edges, due to paper used with instances of scattered spots throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Novel French Margeurite Audoux French None


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