Back in print in paperback, "an exquisite jewel of a novel, as multifaceted as a diamond, as seamless and polished as a pearl" ("Boston Herald"). This edition includes an Introduction by Maxine Hong Kingston that looks back at Duras's world from an intriguing new perspective--that of a visitor to Vietnam today.
An enchanting celebration of life's small pleasures, this little book captures the French imagination and art of living a good life. Each chapter features a small pleasure that is both uniquely Gallic and universal. From the smell of apples maturing in a cellar to the gentle whir of a bicycle dynamo at dusk to turning the pages of a newspaper over breakfast, to the joy of a snowstorm inside a paperweight . . . Recounted with a lively, innocent curiosity about the little things that make life worthwhile, this is an unforgettable, absorbing read to be savoured at length by everyone looking to create more peace and joy in their lives.
Una ragazza povera, vestita di stracci con il talento del pianoforte e una cantante bella, elegante che non ha mai conosciuto la miseria. Due vite destinate,almeno in apparenza, a non incrociarsi, fino al giorno in cui la celebre cantante sceglie quella che sarà la sua accompagnatrice, colei che diventerà la sua ombra, seguendola nelle più famose città del mondo