{"product_id":"the-vagabond-paperback-2","title":"The Vagabond - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStanley Appelbaum\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eStanley Appelbaum\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eGigi\u003c\/i\u003e comes this tale of 33-year-old Renée Néré, recently divorced and seeking a new life as a vaudeville performer. Maxime, a wealthy playboy, tempts her from the path of independence with the comforts of love and marriage. From the physical and psychological distance of a provincial tour, Renée reflects upon the conflicting needs of security and freedom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Vagabond, \u003c\/i\u003e one of the first and best feminist novels ever written, is that rare thing: a great book which is also inspiring,\" declared Erica Jong. This vivid portrait of life in the Parisian music halls of the early twentieth century was drawn from the author's personal experiences. Colette's 1910 novel mirrors her own adventures as an itinerant dancer as well as her struggles to maintain a balance between social respectability and artistic freedom. This edition features an authoritative new translation of her story as well as an informative Introduction by Stanley Appelbaum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954) is best known in the English-speaking world for \u003ci\u003eGigi, \u003c\/i\u003e the basis for the Lerner and Lowe musical. Her 50 novels, noteworthy for their keen observations and clever dialogue, include both idyllic narratives and troubled tales of romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 8.54 x 5.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227876212985,"sku":"9780486475851","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/US9Halpkdnc5b1FoK1pDVitPZkk1dz09.webp?v=1768285693","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-vagabond-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}