André Pieyre de Mandiargues

1909–1991 (age 82)

Biography

André Pieyre de Mandiargues, born in 1909, became one of France's most evocative writers, blending surreal imagery with sharp observation as he penned novels, essays, and scripts that challenged readers to embrace the strange and the sublime.

His screenwriting and literary voice left an indelible mark on 20th century letters, and visitors to Père Lachaise Cemetery remember him for his restless imagination and elegant prose.

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