Colette
Renowned French novelist
ποΈJanuary 28, 1873 - August 3, 1954
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πBiography
Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known mononymously as Colette, was a French author and woman of letters. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948 and is best known for her novel Gigi. She was a pioneering figure in expressing female sexuality in literature.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature
- β¦Authored 'Gigi'
- β¦First woman to preside over the Goncourt Academy
π¬Famous Quotes
"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.
"There is only one tragedy, and that is growing old.
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