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Colette's Complete Works Volume III Published by Pléiade

publication · 2026-04-23

The Bibliothèque de la Pléiade has released the third volume of Colette's complete works, gathering two novels: 'La Naissance du jour' and 'Le Pur et l'Impur.' These texts, unjustly neglected by modern readers, offer unprecedented insight into the mythical and unnameable realm of female sexuality. The edition is a scholarly achievement, prefaced and annotated under the direction of Claude Pichois.

Key facts

  • The third volume of Colette's complete works is published by Bibliothèque de la Pléiade.
  • The volume includes the novels 'La Naissance du jour' and 'Le Pur et l'Impur'.
  • The texts are described as neglected by modern readers.
  • They provide insight into female sexuality.
  • The edition is prefaced and annotated under Claude Pichois's direction.

Entities

Artists

  • Colette

Institutions

  • Bibliothèque de la Pléiade

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