A Woman’s Life [Une Vie] [Hardcover] Guy de Maupassant; Marjorie Laurie; Edmond Jaloux and Edy Legrand

Description

1942 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1942 edition of Guy de Maupassant’s “A Woman’s Life” offers a window into the French author’s masterful exploration of the human condition. Originally published in 1883 as “Une Vie,” the novel follows the life of Jeanne, a Norman woman whose dreams and aspirations are gradually eroded by the harsh realities of provincial life. Maupassant’s keen observation and naturalistic style vividly depict the societal constraints and disillusionment faced by women in 19th-century France.

This copy, though bearing the marks of time, remains a testament to the enduring power of Maupassant’s prose. The absence of a dust jacket allows the reader to appreciate the book’s physical form, a tangible link to the era in which it was published. Collectors will appreciate the historical significance of this edition, printed during the Second World War, a period that saw a resurgence of interest in French literature as a means of cultural preservation. Overall, this volume offers a compelling entry point into Maupassant’s oeuvre and a poignant exploration of the human experience.