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A young girl is depicted in close-up, centered on the cover. Her face is partially lit by sunlight, evoking a dreamy summer atmosphere. She wears classic 1950s cat-eye sunglasses, and in the reflection of the lenses, we see a faint, painterly image of a man embracing a younger woman, with a distressed older woman visible in the background. The backdrop is a vibrant French Riviera scene with an expanse of sea in gradient blues, an elegant umbrella pine tree on the right, and a vintage red convertible parked on the left. The scene feels nostalgic yet provocative.

The title "Au revoir tristesse" is set in a vintage serif font with slight curvature, capturing the elegance of the 1950s. The author's name, "Françoise Sagan," is in a minimal modern sans-serif typeface to ensure contrast and clarity. Both scripts are in a white color for clear visibility against the vibrant background, with slight shadow effects added for depth.

The title appears at the top-center of the cover, just below the sunlit sky. The young girl dominates the center focus, and the French Riviera scene seamlessly blends into the lower half, giving balance. The author’s name is subtly placed at the bottom center to maintain a delicate flow across the cover, ensuring no visual clutter. A thin border in red frames the entire design, tying in all elements together.