Garçonne

garçonne

by Victor Margueritte

Published in 1922, *Garçonne* by Victor Margueritte is a controversial novel that explores the changing social landscape of post-World War I France. It centers on Monique, a young woman who defies societal expectations by embracing her independence and pursuing a life of free expression and unconventional relationships. The novel's themes of female liberation, sexual freedom, and the clash between traditional values and modern attitudes sparked outrage and debate at the time of its publication.

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