Secrets of the Flesh: A Life of Colette, (Paperback)

from Staramber

I don't think it is a secret that Collette lead an interesting life. It only stands to reason that her biography would be interesting. I just don't think it is as interesting as it can be. I couldn't, with any authority at least, tell you if the facts are all there or a dazzling affair has been o...

from kerns222

And they say we are the selfish generation. These guys (Colette's friends, enemies, etc.) did what they wanted. Drugs, sex, art--believing it was worth it, not paying attention to the rest of the world, not even to their friends, they were takers. Book gives a good pic of the boho life in Paris a...

from baswood

Colette's published works run to nearly 80 volumes. She lived the life of a libertine in fin de siecle France, was active in the first world war, was a showgirl actress and playwright, she lived with her Jewish husband in Paris during the second world war. She had many lovers of both sexes was ma...

from baswood

Colette's published works run to nearly 80 volumes. She lived the life of a libertine in fin de siecle France, was active in the first world war, was a showgirl actress and playwright, she lived with her Jewish husband in Paris during the second world war. She had many lovers of both sexes was ma...