Madame De

DE VILMORIN, Louise

Published by Collins, 1953

About this Item

DE VILMORIN, Louise Marie Louise Lévêque de Vilmorin (4 April 1902 26 December 1969) was a French novelist, poet and journalist. Vilmorin was best known as a writer of delicate but mordant tales, often set in aristocratic or artistic milieu. [64] pp. Collins 1953 Fifth Impression 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" Delightful title text translated by Duff Cooper & charming illustrations by Ian Ribbons Her most famous novel was Madame de., published in 1951, which was adapted into the celebrated film The Earrings of Madame de. (1953), directed by Max Ophüls and starring Charles Boyer, Danielle Darrieux and Vittorio de Sica. Tells the story of Madame de - 's earrings. This is a story of jewellery, of love, of denial, of society that aims to have the simplicity of a fairy tale and the elegance of an eighteenth century roman-a-clef.

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• Title: Madame De
• Publisher: Collins
• Publication Date: 1953
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
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