by Paul Morand · Maxi-Tusquets · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788483106532
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In 'The Allure of Chanel', Paul Morand narrates a chance encounter in 1946 in Saint-Moritz, Switzerland, between himself and Coco Chanel. After the end of the war, both reflect on their lives and the changing world around them. Chanel, exiled and in a moment of introspection, shares her memories and thoughts with Morand, who records them. This book, published in 1976, offers an intimate look at the life and perspective of the iconic designer.
Paul Morand was a French author whose short stories and novellas were lauded for their style, wit and descriptive power. His most productive literary period was the interwar period of the 1920s and 1930s. He was much admired by the upper echelons of society and the artistic avant-garde who made him a cult favorite. He has been categorized as an early Modernist and Imagist.
