Category: 5 French books

5 French books from Alphonse Daudet Alphonse Daudet, born on May 13, 1840, in Nîmes, France, was a prominent French writer known for his insightful and vivid portrayals of provincial…

5 French books from André Breton André Breton, born on February 19, 1896, in Tinchebray, France, was a leading figure of the Surrealist movement. He is recognized as the founder…

5 French books from Romain Gary Romain Gary, born Roman Kacew on May 8, 1914, in Vilnius, Lithuania (then part of the Russian Empire), was a French writer and diplomat.…

5 French books from Julien Gracq Julien Gracq, born Louis Poirier on July 27, 1910, was a French writer known for his distinctive and lyrical prose. Although he was not…

5 French books from Michel de Montaigne Michel de Montaigne, a prominent figure of the French Renaissance, was born on February 28, 1533, in France. Regarded as the father of…

5 French books from Marguerite de Navarre Marguerite de Navarre, also known as Marguerite of Angoulême, was a prominent French writer and intellectual of the Renaissance era. Born on April…

5 French books from Édouard Louis Édouard Louis, born on October 30, 1992, is a contemporary French writer known for his autobiographical works that explore themes of class, sexuality, and…

5 French books from Anatole France Anatole France, born François-Anatole Thibault on April 16, 1844, in Paris, France, was a celebrated French writer, poet, and critic. Regarded as one of…

5 French books from Jean Genet Jean Genet, a provocative and influential French writer, is celebrated for his subversive and daring literary works. Born on December 19, 1910, in Paris,…

5 French books from Georges Simenon Georges Simenon, a prolific Belgian author, is best known for creating the iconic detective character, Inspector Jules Maigret. Born on February 13, 1903, in…

5 French books from Patrick Modiano Patrick Modiano, a renowned French author and Nobel laureate, is celebrated for his evocative and introspective explorations of memory, identity, and the shadows of…

5 French books from Jean Echenoz Jean Echenoz, a prominent French writer, is celebrated for his distinct literary style that combines humor, wit, and a touch of surrealism. Born on…