Colette (Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette), Passionate French Author
By Nava Atlas | On March 27, 2018 | Updated January 31, 2022 | Comments (2)
Colette (January 28, 1873 – August 3, 1954) was a French author whose original name was Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. In her lifetime, she was known as much for her writing as she was for her sensational lifestyle. Her mother, Sido, was her greatest inspiration. She allowed the young Colette to drink deeply from the well of life to gain experience and express her individuality.
Colette’s novels and stories featuring strong female characters were often inspired by her own experiences. Bold and sexually expressive, her stories were rather scandalous for their time, though the public loved them.