Colette
French author celebrated for her sensuous and psychologically astute fiction about women's lives, desire, and nature. Her Claudine series and Cheri established her as one of the most important French writers of the 20th century.
Works
- GigiNovella of a young woman groomed to become a courtesan in Belle Epoque Paris
- CheriNovella of a wealthy aging woman's affair with her younger, beautiful male companion
- The Last of CheriSequel exploring the afterlife and degradation of the aging lover's former companion
- Claudine at SchoolNovel documenting a young girl's coming of age and experiences at an exclusive school
- The VagabondNovel of a dancer's independence and romance as she travels performing in various cities