Parisian Days
Parisian Days by Banine, published by Steerforth Press on March 12, 2024, is a memoir that captures the vibrant essence of a young woman’s quest for freedom and self-discovery in 1920s Paris. This edition, available in English for the first time, spans 288 pages and offers a witty and poignant narrative that intertwines personal experiences with the historical backdrop of the era. Banine’s journey unfolds as she escapes her troubled past, embracing a new life filled with artistic encounters and the complexities of love.
Readers will find a rich exploration of youthful aspirations and the bittersweet nature of happiness as Banine navigates her new environment among Russian émigrés and Spanish artists. The memoir delves into themes of survival and the impact of historical forces on personal choices, revealing the challenges that accompany newfound freedom. With its blend of personal memoir and social history, Parisian Days presents a unique perspective on life in a transformative period, making it a significant addition to the literary landscape.
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“Every so often a voice emerges from the archive so vivid that it seems impossible that it should ever have been forgotten.” — Evening Standard
A brilliantly witty memoir telling the story of a young woman’s determined struggle to realize her dreams of “freedom and fantasy” in 1920s Paris, appearing in English for the first time
Told with vivacious wit and a lust for life, Parisian Days is a bittersweet portrayal of youthful dreams, and the elusive search for happiness.
The Orient Express hurtles towards the promised land, and Banine is free for the first time in her life. She has fled her ruined homeland and unhappy forced marriage for a dazzling new future in Paris. Now she cuts her hair, wears short skirts, mingles with Russian émigrés, Spanish artists, writers and bohemians in the 1920’s beau monde – and even contemplates love.
But soon she finds that freedom brings its own complications. As her family’s money runs out, she becomes a fashion model to survive. And when a glamorous figure from her past returns, life is thrown further into doubt. Banine has always been swept along by the forces of history. Can she keep up with them now?
Part memoir, part social history, Parisian Days reads like a novel and feels timely and relevant. Originally published in the 1940s, this will be the first-ever English translation.
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