Claudine at School

Claudine at School is a novel by Colette, first published in 1900. It is the first in a series of four novels featuring the fictional character Claudine. The series was initially published under the name of Colette's husband, Henri Gauthier-Villars, known as Willy.

The novel draws on Colette's own experiences as a young woman from the provinces and as a newlywed. It depicts scenes from the life of Claudine, a young ingénue. While the writing served as an apprenticeship for Colette, honing her skills in descriptive language and dialogue, the novel's mild salaciousness and the popular archetype of the character limit its modern appeal. Claudine also appears in Colette's later work, Retreat from Love.12