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The Collected Stories of Colette Paperback – September 1, 1984

by Colette (Author), Robert G. Phelps (Editor), Antonia White (Translator),
4.6 out of 5 stars 171 ratings
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The Collected Stories of Colette beings together in one volume for the first time in any language the comprehensive collection of short stories by the novelist known worldwide as Colette, and now acknowledged, with Proust, as the most original French narrative writer of the first half of our century. of the one hundred stories gathered here, thirty-one appear for the first time in English and another twenty-nine have been newly translated for this volume.

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  1. Print length
    624 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    September 1, 1984
  4. Dimensions
    6.15 x 1.7 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0374518653
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0374518653
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“Colette is a kind of corsetiere of love. This most French of all French writers tells us how love sometimes binds and keeps a woman from breathing freely or how it may shape and support her and help her to be beautiful . . . One thinks of her as the female voice of Paris . . . It's as if all the house fronts of Paris were cut away and we could see men and women talking, dressing, brooding, loving.” ―Anatole Broyard, The New York Times

“This large collection of her stories allows us to share her exhilaration and to sample the pleasure of her prose . . . no other woman seems to have had as much lived experience to draw upon or as much sexual sophistication . . . The voice of worldly feminine wisdom runs through her stories.” ―Phyllis Rose, The New York Times Book Review

“Like a table spread with the fruit and wine she celebrated in her books: 'Late-ripening cherries, rosy peaches, thin-skinned Marseilles figs, misty hot-house grapes and champagne shuddering in carafes of heavy crystal.' A sumptuous display.” ―Patricia Blake, Time

About the Author

Born in 1873 in France, Colette was the author of many acclaimed novels noted for their intimate style. Colette titles from FSG include Gigi, Julie de Carneilhan, and Chance Acquaintances, The Complete Claudine, Chéri and The Last of Chéri, and The Complete Stories of Colette. She died in 1954.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux; Reprint edition (September 1, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374518653
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374518653
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.53 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.15 x 1.7 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 171 ratings

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Customers find the book's writing quality excellent, with one review noting how it fits into new definitions for short stories. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, interest, and humor, with one customer highlighting how the dressmaker characters are hilarious.

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6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the stories, with one customer noting how they fit into new definitions for short stories.

"Love Colette's stories and the ones about her stylist and dressmaker are hilarious. Great collection." Read more

"The stories are beautifully written, very imaginative, delightfully irreverent, interesting. The writing deserves 5 stars...." Read more

"...were radical for their day, and fit right in to new definitions for short stories. Colette was a force of nature." Read more

"Colette was one of the Great French writers in my opinion. Funny, sexy you just can't get any better. So much more to her writing than you think." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as fabulous.

"Dipped into various stories and enjoyed. Knew the name but never before read so much. Writing style a little dates but perfect for the period...." Read more

"...design and bookmaking, then by all means buy this edition for its superb content. Otherwise, go for a different edition." Read more

"Although it's a translation, it's great work if you're interested to read about this aspect of french life in days gone by. Very interesting" Read more

"A good book. Good read." Read more

4 customers mention "Interest"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the stories interesting, with one noting they are very imaginative and another mentioning they were radical for their time.

"Dipped into various stories and enjoyed. Knew the name but never before read so much. Writing style a little dates but perfect for the period...." Read more

"The stories are beautifully written, very imaginative, delightfully irreverent, interesting. The writing deserves 5 stars...." Read more

"These short stories (short short, or flash fiction) were radical for their day, and fit right in to new definitions for short stories...." Read more

"...Very interesting" Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning that the dressmaker characters are particularly hilarious.

"Love Colette's stories and the ones about her stylist and dressmaker are hilarious. Great collection." Read more

"The stories are beautifully written, very imaginative, delightfully irreverent, interesting. The writing deserves 5 stars...." Read more

"Colette was one of the Great French writers in my opinion. Funny, sexy you just can't get any better. So much more to her writing than you think." Read more

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  • Lindsey Martin-Bowen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Colette--a Timeless Talent
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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    What can I say? I taught Colette's stories in literature classes. She still remains a hit (And continues to hook me with her tales and style--even though she no longer walks this earth.)
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  • Running Green Lights
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Terrific Collection
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020
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    Love Colette's stories and the ones about her stylist and dressmaker are hilarious. Great collection.
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  • peachiebee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Glimpse a Vanished World
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020
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    Dipped into various stories and enjoyed. Knew the name but never before read so much. Writing style a little dates but perfect for the period. Very good!
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  • George V. Garvin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great writing. Excellent collection. Poor printing.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016
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    The stories are beautifully written, very imaginative, delightfully irreverent, interesting. The writing deserves 5 stars. In terms of the art of bookmaking and design, it deserves 1 or 2 stars. The paper is cheap and the printing is poor quality. Because the paper is super-absorbent and uncoated, the ink soaks into the paper making the edges of the typography rough and uneven. It is a very thick book, and should have been split into two volumes so as to be less unwieldy and more pleasant to hold in your hand. If you don't care about book design and bookmaking, then by all means buy this edition for its superb content. Otherwise, go for a different edition.
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  • David
    5.0 out of 5 stars Contains all of Colette's essential essays
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
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    Love that this volume contains all of Colette's essays, making no need to search for another edition. Also, while a bit thick it fits myh shoulder bag nicely.
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  • Crystal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful writing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023
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    So glad Inhad the opportunity to enter the world of Colette via this collection of short stories. Only complaint is that the book is large and unwieldy to hold.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars First Woman to Publish In France. She was admitted to honor societies, and prestigious clubs where only men were once allowed.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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    These short stories (short short, or flash fiction) were radical for their day, and fit right in to new definitions for short stories. Colette was a force of nature.
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  • Charis
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed in content
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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    I was expecting "Gigi" to be included, but it wasn't. That was, of course, an error on my part for not looking closely before I purchased it and assuming (you know what they say about that...). However, since "Gigi" is one of Colette's most well-known works, it should have been included.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks
    Reviewed in India on July 14, 2019
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    Great
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  • WENDY LUTTERLOCH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2019
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    Love her style of writing. Many interesting stories.
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  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to find collection
    Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2025
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    Huge book comprehensive collection of stories
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  • Cecilia Alma Chapman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best writer ever.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
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    So pleased to find books I read many years ago. Colette was a superb writer. The books arrived very quickly and in good condition. Thank you.
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  • G S
    4.0 out of 5 stars A gift- they seem to have liked it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2024
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    A good piece of literature for those interested
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