The Diary of a Chambermaid by Octave Mirbeau

The Diary of a Chambermaid by Octave Mirbeau

First published in 1900, The Diary of a Chambermaid is a decadent novel written by Octave Mirbeau. It was originally published as a serial between from 1891-2, and was later reworked and polished into a novel. It is presented as the diary of a chambermaid called Mademoiselle C lestine R. whose professional life is continually disrupted and diverted by the desires of her various employers. Octave Mirbeau (1848 - 1917) was a French playwright, travel writer, journalist, pamphleteer, art critic, and novelist whose work has been translated into thirty languages. Mirbeau became famous in Europe and enjoyed immense popularity, while simultaneously remaining appealing to the literary and artistic avant-garde. Other notable works by this author include: S bastien Roch (1890), Dans le ciel (1893-1989), and Le Jardin des supplices (1899). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of erotic literature.

Octave Mirbeau (1848-1917) was a French playwright, journalist, novelist, and an outspoken proponent of anarchism. Several authors impacted his work, particularly Molière and Dostoevsky. He was also an art fan, and he was one of Van Gogh's, Pissarro's, and Rodin's earliest supporters.

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ISBN 13	9780946626823
ISBN 10	0946626820
Title	The Diary of a Chambermaid
Author	Octave Mirbeau
Series	Decadence From Dedalus
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Dedalus Ltd
Year published	1991-02-26
Number of pages	322
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