In the Clouds: The Impressions of a Chair

In 1878, Gustave Flaubert's publisher published a manuscript by Sarah Bernhardt instead of his latest work, which became an instant bestseller and achieved international fame. "In the Clouds" is a light-hearted, humorous tale that follows a character reminiscent of Bernhardt through the skies above Paris. This edition features the original illustrations by Georges Clairin and seeks to bring the story to a new generation of readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2021
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

In 1878, Gustave Flaubert witnessed a chilling moment when his publisher replaced his latest work with a manuscript penned by the enigmatic stage actress Sarah Bernhardt, and proceeded to publish it as a new edition. To his horror, the book soared to instant bestseller status, gaining international acclaim and propelling Bernhardt to fame. Told from the perspective of a chair perched in a hot-air balloon, "In the Clouds" is a whimsical and humorous tale that follows a character reminiscent of Bernhardt on a journey through the skies above Paris. Regrettably, the story fell into obscurity, remaining out of print in the English language for a significant portion of the twentieth century. This edition, featuring the original illustrations by Georges Clairin and a fresh edit of the first English translation, aims to reintroduce the tale to a new generation of readers.

Weight: 118g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913724443