She was convicted of possession of cocaine in the 1990s, and was left in a coma after a car accident. She had a string of lovers, both male and female, and was addicted to drugs at different points in her life. In addition to her impressive literary career, Sagan had a tumultuous personal life. However, her most famous novel has remained her first, Bonjour Tristesse. Described as a "charming little monster" by Le Figaro, she was a playwright, novelist and screenwriter who wrote a range of works in different genres. Nevertheless, the novel was an overnight sensation, and heralded her future successes in the years to come.įrançoise Sagan, real name Françoise Quoirez, was born in Cajarc, France in 1935.
The holiday began well, but things quickly took a turn for the worse when Anne, an intelligent, cultured woman, arrives, and immediately throws the little family's immoral life upside down.īonjour Tristesse was written when Sagan was only 18 years old. It is an account by the narrator, Cécile, of the summer that she spent on the Côte d'Azur the previous year. This clear and detailed 26-page reading guide is structured as follows:īonjour Tristesse was first published in 1954. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including love and sexuality. 9782806288066 27 EBook Plurilingua Publishing This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan.
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