num_pages: 160
description: GIGI TRANSLATED BY ROGER SENHOUSE, THE CAT TRANSLATED BY ANTONIA WHITEGigi's days are filled with cigars, lobster, lace and superstitions: the education of a future courtesan. Bored and unconvinced by what she's taught, Gigi surprises all with her approach to love. In this classic turn-of-the-century novella, Colette unveils Gigi's journey into womanhood in rich and supple prose.In 'The Cat', a story of burgeoning sexuality and blossoming love, an exquisite strong-minded Russian Blue is struggling for mastery of Alain with his seductive fiancée, Camille.
language: English
title: Gigi / The Cat
titlecomplete: Gigi / The Cat
genres: Classics, France, Short Stories, Novella, Romance, 20th Century, Literature, French Literature, Fiction, Womens
ratings_count: 2344
publisher: Penguin Group