Search

The article focuses on the life and literary works of René Tardiveau, known by the pseudonym René Boylesve, a French novelist born in 1867. It highlights his diverse body of work, including provincial studies, passionate novels, and humorous tales, reflecting his dual temperament of sensitivity and irony. It discusses Boylesve's impact on French literature and his unique writing style characterized by acute observations of everyday life.

The article focuses on Jacques Lemarchand (1908-1974), a figure in the literary and theatrical spheres, described as a true man of letters. It explores Lemarchand's multifaceted career as a journalist, editor, novelist, diarist, and juror, emphasizing his influential role in the post-war intellectual scene. The recent publication of Lemarchand's "Journal" in three volumes is highlighted, providing insights into his intellectual and emotional life.

The article focuses on the life and relationships of Nino Frank, highlighting his intimate connections with various literary figures like Cendrars, Ribemont-Dessaignes, and Simone Lordereau. It covers his extensive contributions to the literary world, from co-authoring with Cendrars to his role at "Bifur" magazine, showcasing his diverse talents and impact on cinema and literature.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of a lifelong engagement with the poet Jean Follain, chronicling the introduction to his works, the acquisition of his poetry books, and reflecting on the enduring impact of Follain's distinctive literary contributions.

The article focuses on the life and career of Nelly Kaplan, an Argentine filmmaker, writer, and muse who made a significant impact on the French cultural scene. It explores her journey from Buenos Aires to Paris, France, her relationships with prominent figures like Henri Langlois and Abel Gance, her foray into literature under the pseudonym "Belen," and her contributions to cinema, including the acclaimed film "La Fiancée du pirate."

The article informs about autobiographical works and life of Carlo Rim, a French screenwriter, by its animators such Marius Richard, socialist militant, journalist at the Petit Provençal , father of two children including Jean-Marius. Topics include multiple facets of Rim shed light on his double gift for admiration and friendship of a recognized Parisian figure; and bookish portrait of the actor, who is editor-in-chief of two publications of high quality by model and their contributors.

The article focuses on a man of letters as the somewhat outdated expression suits him exactly. Topics include considered that exactly as she defines her successor Jean-Loup Dabadie: writers of all literary practices, novel, theater, screenplay, exercised with a common concern, that of the refined economy of dialogue and a man of style, a man in the shadows, however hailed from his beginnings as a playwright.

The article delves into the literary legacy of Pierre Henri Cami (1884-1958), a somewhat forgotten literary figure from the interwar period. It mentions that Cami initially aspired to be a matador before venturing into dramatic arts, cinema, and eventually finding his niche in writing. It explores his varied contributions to publications, his creation of recurring characters, and his foray into operetta librettos.