So, I recently started reading Claudine at School, the first book in The Complete Claudine.
Unfortunately I find every character in the book, and most importantly the main character Claudine, totally unsympathetic. In spite of the fact that I'm not enjoying the read, I will slog through the book because I find 19th Century and Belle Epoque history interesting.
As for Colette herself, I would like to read a well written biography. Can anyone suggest one? Ms. Cavendish perhaps? Forget the lesbian affairs, what I would really like to know is why she seduced her 16 year old step son when she was 40 and continued the affair for 5 years. Yes I know, how very French.
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Belle,
Try "West with the Night" by Beryl Markham. One of my absolute favorite books, partly b/c I first read it at the same time I was getting my pilot's license and loved all the flying stories, but also b/c it is beautifully written. Check it out on Amazon.
Another is "The Last Empress Madame Chiang Kai Shek & the Birth of Modern China" by Hannah Pakula. Long but worth the time.
And speaking of Colette, have you read Cheri? Good story. The Last of Cheri-not so much.
M, I read 'West with the Night' a gazillion years ago. Yes, it was a great book.
On your suggestion I will definitely read 'The Last Empress' by Hannah Pakula. She's a wonder historian and biographer.
I will look into Cheri too.
Thank you for the suggestions!
I liked The Vagabond but like you, could not get into Claudine.
Hi there-thanks so much for your lovely comment, much appreciated. wishing you a great week ahead too!
I've tired but failed but then I'm willing to try again. Maybe..
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