Bonjour Tristesse, Françoise Sagan’s stunning debut and a defining French coming-of-age novel, explores the emotional turbulence of adolescence and the complexities of love, freedom, and morality through the eyes of 17-year-old Cécile. Set against the idyllic backdrop of the French Riviera, the story follows Cécile’s summer with her widowed father and his young mistress—a seemingly carefree existence disrupted by the arrival of a poised and conservative family friend. As Cécile manipulates events to preserve her hedonistic lifestyle, the novel delves into themes of manipulation, desire, and the fragility of happiness, all rendered in Sagan’s crisp, elegant prose that caused a sensation upon its 1954 release. A landmark of post-war French literature, Bonjour Tristesse remains a psychologically incisive and stylistically modern classic.
 
This 1955 paperback edition is in good condition, with toning to the pages and general edge and cover wear consistent with age. A collectible vintage copy with character, suitable for readers and collectors alike.