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The Innocent Wife

novel by Colette
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"The Innocent Wife" is the English title for Claudine s'en va: Journal d'Annie, the fourth novel in Colette's "Claudine" series. Written by Colette, these novels were initially published under her husband Willy's name. The series draws on Colette's own experiences as a young woman from the countryside navigating Parisian society and married life.12

The novels, including "The Innocent Wife," depict the life of the ingénue Claudine and the more passive character Annie. While popular for their sensual descriptions and natural dialogue, the series also contains mild titillation characteristic of the fin-de-siècle era. The writing of these books served as an important apprenticeship for Colette, honing her skills in sensory evocation and dialogue.21

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