description: This is a collection of semi-autobiographical tales written when the author was only 30, before World War II. Each tale concerns a young woman struggling with the effects of a Catholic upbringing and with the stifling social demands of the French bourgeoisie.
language: English
title: When Things of the Spirit Come First: Five Early Tales
titlecomplete: When Things of the Spirit Come First: Five Early Tales (Flamingo S.)
genres: Fiction, French Literature, Classics, France, Philosophy, Literary Fiction, Feminism, Literature, Short Stories, Novels
ratings_count: 679
publisher: Flamingo