Author. Gracq was a leading French writer of the post-World War II era. Born Louis Poirier, he studied in Paris and dedicated his first novel, "The Castle of Argol" (1932), to Surrealist leader Andre Bretón. During the Second World War he served in the French Army. In 1950 Gracq published in Albert Camus's review "Empédocle" his famous pamphlet entitled "La littérature à l'estomac" in which he fiercely criticized contemporary literary culture and prizes. His work was influenced by Surrealism and German Romanticism, but remained profoundly original. He taught high school history and geography until he retired in 1970. His many works also include "Le Roi Pêcheur," "Le Beau Ténébreux" and "Un Balcon en Fôret." He died in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, his birthtown.
Author. Gracq was a leading French writer of the post-World War II era. Born Louis Poirier, he studied in Paris and dedicated his first novel, "The Castle of Argol" (1932), to Surrealist leader Andre Bretón. During the Second World War he served in the French Army. In 1950 Gracq published in Albert Camus's review "Empédocle" his famous pamphlet entitled "La littérature à l'estomac" in which he fiercely criticized contemporary literary culture and prizes. His work was influenced by Surrealism and German Romanticism, but remained profoundly original. He taught high school history and geography until he retired in 1970. His many works also include "Le Roi Pêcheur," "Le Beau Ténébreux" and "Un Balcon en Fôret." He died in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, his birthtown.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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