Marie Claire

Marie Claire is a novel written by French author Marguerite Audoux. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marie Claire who is born into poverty in rural France. Despite her difficult upbringing, Marie Claire is determined to make a better life for herself and her family.The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle for social mobility. Marie Claire’s journey takes her from the countryside to the city, where she finds work as a seamstress and eventually becomes a successful businesswoman. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, some kind and supportive, others cruel and exploitative.Despite the challenges she faces, Marie Claire remains resilient and determined, always striving to improve her situation and provide for her loved ones. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.Overall, Marie Claire is a moving and inspiring novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in early 20th century France. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.1911. With an Introduction by Arnold Bennett. Marie Claire, a little jewel of Primitive art, is all but unknown. It was written by Marguerite Audoux, a seamstress, who spent her childhood in an orphanage until the age of 14. She was then taken to a farm near Sainte-Montaine. During this time she learned not only about life but also about literature. At the end of the 19th century Audoux left for Paris where she met Michel Yell, a writer and friend of Gide. She also made the acquaintance of Leon-Paul Fargue and Valery Larbaud who, in 1908, copied out the manuscript for Marie-Claire, anticipating the huge success it would bring her. Marie-Claire won the prix Femina in 1910. The story begins: One day a number of people came to the house. The men came in as though they were going into church, and the women made the sign of the cross as they went out.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.