Colette

In a boarding school in a French country town, Claudine grows up and learns the meaning of being a woman

Claudine at School

Andrada D

Too many lengthy descriptions for such a short book. Couldn't stand Claudine, such a spoilt brat. No memorable scene or quote. The only thing I liked was the naturalness of the same sex relationships described as if they were nothing special. A mediocre read that doesn't compare at all with her more popular Cheri

Jessie

Claudine is a head strong, clever and extremely mischievous schoolgirl. Along with her friends the lanky Anais, the cheerful Marie and the prim Joubert twins Claudine wreaks havoc on her small school. Always clever, witty and charming Claudine is more than a match for her formidable headmistress as they fight for the attention of the pretty assistant Aimee. The horrors of examinations and good-humoured bullying are the backdrops in this immensely funny and delightful novel with which Colette established the captivating character of Claudine. Through the games, the fun and the intricacies of school life Claudine emerges as a true original; lyrical and intelligent she is one of the twentieth century's most beguiling emancipated women

Claudine at School

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