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“You must not pity me because my sixtieth year finds me still astonished. To be astonished is one of the surest ways of not growing old too quickly.”

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Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

French novelist known for her unique female perspective and literary style. Colette's works are characterized by their autobiographical nature and were published under the pen name Sidonie Gabrielle Colette. Her notable works include 'Claude Moine' and 'Gigi'. Colette's literature has had a profound impact on 20th-century women's literature. more

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