by Colette
translated by Una Vincenzo Troubridge
and Enid McCleod

Colette
Read a biography of the famed Parisian author Colette at this site. Compare the author's accomplishments with her own description of her mother's life. In what ways did the mother influence Colette? Which of the two women do you find most impressive? Why? Support your answers with examples from the online biography and the literature selection in your textbook.