Ripening Seed by Colette and Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette

The story concerns the affair of Philippe, aged 16, with an older woman, and how the consequences of this affair affect the balance of his other relationships, particularly with his childhood sweetheart, Vinca. Mme Dalleray who is lonely and her life empty, seduces him initially. Towards the end of the novel, when knowledge of his affair comes to light, Vinca herself seduces Philippe. Both seductions make clear the sordid nature of the sex, though this is portrayed in the novel without vulgarity. Throughout the novel, the connections between sex, desire and power are strongly intertwined. This 1980 Penguin Paperback is in fair condition.

ISBN: 9780140013597 SKU: 1572892 This image is of the actual book.

Location: Classics