About “Gigi”
Gigi is a 1944 novella by French writer Colette. The story follows a young Parisian girl who is being trained by her grandmother for a life as a courtesan. The novel also explores her relationship with Gaston, a wealthy and cultured family friend who falls in love with her. Gaston eventually marries her, marking a shift in her path. The novella examines themes of youth, desire, and social expectations. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1952
- Latest edition
- 2001 · ISBN 0374527857
View more editions (5)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Gigi | 2001 | 0374527857 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Gigi | 1995 | 0140183191 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gigi | 1958 | 014001313X | Buy on Amazon | |
| Gigi | 1956 | 0573011583 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Gigi | 1952 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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