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Book SynopsisThe third book in Kristeva's trilogy on female genius,Colette interlaces commentary on the life and work of this notorious French novelist who made it possible for women to write erotic literature. The result is an elegant and sophisticated critique filled with psychoanalytic insight.
Trade ReviewThis scholarly biography, published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Colette's death, is not a scandal sheet but a psychoanalysis of Colette in which Kristeva uses psycholinguistics to explore the author's work and life... Recommended for academic libraries. Library Journal Persuasive and entertaining. As an account of how Colette's writing works through vivid and sexualized metaphor, it's quite superb... Kristeva and Colette are a brilliant coupling. The Times (London) part psychoanalysis, part apologia--all based in love. -- Julia Balen Women's Review of Books A major study on a figure who remains one of France's most underrated writers. -- Julien Bisson France Today This is a wonderful book by one of the finest minds of our time. -- Michael Payne Daily Item
