Maurice Magre was a French poet, writer, and playwright, a fervent defender of Occitanie who significantly contributed to popularizing the history of the 13th-century Cathars. In his historical novels on Catharism, Magre often favored legend and romantic epics over strict historical accuracy, following a tradition of storytellers who prioritize emotional resonance. His early life was marked by bohemianism and a struggle with opium addiction, yet despite a controversial reputation, he became a renowned and appreciated author. Later in life, he pursued esoteric studies and spiritual quests, which continued to inform his prolific literary output.
Kolik velkých dramat a legend by zůstalo napospas závratné minulosti, kdyby nebylo spisovatelů? A co teprve, když se jedná o pohnuté pirátské osudy. Ty jsou obzvlášť opředeny tajemstvím… Spisovatel, ale také vášnivý dobrodruh a milovník staré cestopisné literatury Maurice Magre zprostředkoval čtenářům poutavé životní příběhy a dobrodružství pirátů a bukanýrů 17. a 18. století.
