Françoise Sagan
June 21, 1935 – September 24, 2004
Françoise Sagan, a provocative French author, became renowned for her incisive explorations of youth, freedom, and societal conventions. Her works often feature an elegant style and a tone that is both cynical and vulnerable, mirroring her own lifestyle. Sagan delved into themes of desire, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships with a disarming honesty. Her literary legacy lies in her bold depiction of modern life and its inherent paradoxes.
1960A certain Smile
1972The Heart-Keeper
1980Night Bird
1985The unmade bed
2009That Mad Ache
2010Des Yeux de Soie
2018The Gigolo