The Collected Stories of Colette
The Collected Stories of Colette
Colette
J.K. Rowling
One of J.K. Rowling's answers to "If you could bring only three books to a desert island, which would you pack?"
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The Collected Stories of Colette

The Collected Stories Of Colette

Colette
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Colette
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Dive into the enchanting world of Colette, one of literature's most vivid and insightful storytellers, with "The Collected Stories of Colette." This meticulously curated collection presents a hundred of Colette's finest short stories, showcasing the breadth and depth of her talent. From the sun-drenched terraces of "Bella-Vista" to the poignant revelations of "The Tender Shoot" and the sharp, sensual awakening in "Le K-pi," Colette's prose dances across the pages, alive with the colors, tastes, and textures of the Parisian landscape and the lush French countryside. Her stories, rich with nuance and complexity, explore the intricacies of love, desire, and the human spirit, revealing the subtle shifts that guide our relationships and the moments of clarity that can change our lives. Colette's narrative prowess illuminates the everyday with a brilliant light, turning the mundane into the extraordinary through her keen observations and masterful storytelling. Her characters, often caught in the throes of sexual awakening or the pursuit of self-discovery, are rendered with an honesty and psychological acuity that resonates with readers long after the last page is turned. The collection not only pays homage to Colette's unique voice and literary legacy but also offers a window into the soul of early 20th-century France, with all its contradictions, beauty, and enduring allure. "The Collected Stories of Colette" is an essential addition to the library of any lover of literature, inviting readers to lose themselves in the masterful storytelling of one of France's most celebrated writers.

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Released
1958
1 Jan
Length
703
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One of J.K. Rowling's answers to "If you could bring only three books to a desert island, which would you pack?"
It is absurd to suppose that periods empty of love are blank pages in a woman’s life. The truth is just the reverse. What remains to be said about a passionate love affair? It can be told in three lines. He loved me, I loved Him. His presence obliterated all other presences. We were happy. Then He stopped loving me and I suffered.
— Colette, The Collected Stories of Colette

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