Claudine by Colette
"Claudine" is a series of four novels that narrate the life of a young woman named Claudine from her adolescence in a small French village, through her experiences at a Parisian boarding school, to her marriage and adult life in Paris. The novels are renowned for their vivid descriptions of the French countryside and the complex, sensual, and independent character of Claudine. They also explore themes of female sexuality, education, and the struggle for personal freedom in a restrictive society.
The 998th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1900
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)