Can you recommend some famous novels by Colette?

Sure. 'Gigi' is a great one. It's a charming story that has been adapted into other forms like the musical and movie, which shows its popularity and the richness of the story.

Another great work is 'Claudine at School'. This novel gives an interesting look into the life in a girls' school, with Claudine as a complex and vividly portrayed character. It's full of Colette's sharp observations on adolescence, female relationships, and the strictures of school life.

For a beginner, 'Gigi' is a great choice. It's easy to read and has a really engaging story. You'll get a taste of Colette's writing style and her ability to create interesting characters and settings.

Her writing is very descriptive. In 'Claudine at School', she vividly describes the school, the teachers, and the students, making the readers feel like they are actually there. She uses detailed descriptions of the settings, emotions, and interactions to bring the story to life.

I'm not sure which specific Colette novel was published in 1945 without more research. There were many great works by her, but to specifically recommend the 1945 one, more information is needed.

One of Colette's well - known novels from around 1920 is 'Cheri'. It delves into a complex relationship between an older woman and a younger man. The story is set in a certain social context of the time, exploring themes of love, age differences, and the changing social norms.

There's also 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It's a short but powerful novel. It delves into the mental health of the female protagonist who is confined to a room with yellow wallpaper. It's a significant piece in the exploration of women's mental and social conditions in that era.

Sure. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is quite famous from 1934. It's a noir - like story with a lot of drama and moral ambiguity.

One of the notable 1936 novels could be 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. It's a classic that vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era, with complex characters like Scarlett O'Hara.

Well, 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' was quite famous in 2008. It's a unique blend of Dominican - American history, family saga, and a touch of the magical. Also, 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' is a charming novel set during World War II that features letters and the power of literature within a community.