The Vagabond by Colette is a semi-autobiographical novel.
It tells the story of Renée Néré, a divorced woman who earns her living as a music-hall performer. When she falls in love with a wealthy
man, she must choose between the comfort of a conventional relationship and her hard-won independence. Renée ultimately chooses freedom,
affirming her identity as a self-reliant woman. The novel explores female independence, love, and artistic life.
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