Parisian Days : The Rediscovered Classic Memoir by Banine 9781782278030

Parisian Days : The Rediscovered Classic Memoir

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A dazzling memoir hailed as 'scintillating' by the TLS and 'sumptuous and unsparing'...
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A dazzling memoir hailed as 'scintillating' by the TLS and 'sumptuous and unsparing' by the Financial Times

Embark on a thrilling journey aboard the Orient Express as Banine flees her tumultuous past, leaving behind a crumbling homeland and an arranged marriage. Her destination? The glittering promise of Paris and the tantalising prospect of freedom.

In the City of Light, our intrepid heroine reinvents herself as the quintessential Parisienne, rubbing shoulders with artists, writers, and fellow émigrés. As she navigates the complexities of her newfound liberty and contemplates matters of the heart, Banine finds herself caught in the whirlwind of history's relentless march.

Brimming with razor-sharp wit and an insatiable zest for life, this captivating sequel to Days in the Caucasus is a testament to the pursuit of dreams and the elusive nature of happiness. Banine's tale is at once a deeply personal account and a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in European history.

A jewel in the Pushkin Press Classics crown, this rediscovered masterpiece joins a curated collection of timeless narratives from literary luminaries across the globe.

Masterfully translated by Anne Thompson-Ahmadova

Born Umm El-Banu Assadullayeva in 1905, Banine emerged from the privileged echelons of Baku society. The Russian Revolution and the subsequent collapse of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic forced her to flee, first to Istanbul and ultimately to Paris. In her adopted city, she cultivated a diverse circle of literary companions, including Nicos Kazantzakis, André Malraux, Ivan Bunin, and Teffi, before embarking on her own writing career. Parisian Days continues the riveting narrative begun in Days in the Caucasus, both available from Pushkin Press.

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Book ISBN: 9781782278030
Book Weight: 230g

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