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Born:
- Birthday: 1935-06-21
- Born Place: Cajarc, Lot, France
Deathday:
2004-09-24
Also Known As:
Françoise Quoirez
Françoise Sagan
Françoise Sagan (born Françoise Delphine Quoirez on June 21, 1935, in Cajarc, France) was a French novelist, playwright, and screenwriter known for her sharp, introspective storytelling. She gained international fame at just 18 years old with her debut novel, Bonjour Tristesse (1954), which explored themes of love, solitude, and existentialism. Raised in an upper-middle-class family, Sagan had a rebellious streak, leading to expulsions from multiple schools before attending the Sorbonne, though she did not graduate. Her literary career spanned decades, producing numerous novels, plays, and screenplays, often featuring disillusioned bourgeois characters navigating complex relationships. She took her pseudonym from a character in Marcel Proust’s À la recherche du temps perdu. Sagan’s works maintained the austere style of French psychological novels, even as the nouveau roman gained popularity. She was deeply influenced by existentialist thought, particularly Jean-Paul Sartre, whom she admired. Throughout her life, she was known for her bohemian lifestyle, love of fast cars, and defiance of societal norms. She passed away on September 24, 2004, in Équemauville, France, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to captivate readers.
