Bijou

Name: Bijou
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Bijou" is a novel written by the French Author Gyp, the pseudonym of Sibylle Gabrielle Riqueti de Mirabeau. Gyp was a well-known French writer of plays, novels, and journalism. Set in Paris, the book "Bijou" centres on the life of its title character, Bijou. The novel revolves around Bijou, the main character, giving readers an insight into her life and the challenges she faces in the context of the era's society. In order to give a complex picture of Bijou's connections and experiences, the story probably addresses issues of love, passion, and social expectations. The narrative explores the nuances of Bijou's personality, her connections, and her experiences in the colourful and even ostentatious late 19th-century Parisian society. "Bijou" delves into issues of love, passion, and societal expectations, much like many of Gyp's other works. With a concentration on the lives of women in the late 19th century, it probably offers a window into the social and cultural climate of the era. Gyp loves to make scathing comments on modern life, therefore the story may have aspects of romance, drama, and even satire.

Author Biography:

Gyp was the pen name of Sibylle Gabrielle Riqueti de Mirabeau, a French writer. Gyp was a member of the aristocracy because she was Count Roger de Mirabeau's daughter. Sibylle Gabrielle de Mirabeau started writing under the pen name "Gyp" at the start of her career. She became a well-known author under this alias, recognized for her plays, novels, and journalism. Gyp's paintings frequently examined French social and cultural conventions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with an emphasis on women's lives. She gained notoriety for her caustic and even contentious social remarks. Gyp's themes and writing style reflected the social and cultural shifts that were taking place in her lifetime. She has written many articles and essays in addition to plays like "La Poup�e," novels like "Bijou," and essays. Gyp was well-liked in her day for her literary works, and she remained well-known in French literary circles.

Release date Australia

February 1st, 2024

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190

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General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

140x216x11

ISBN-13

9789361155017

Product ID

38718745

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