Edmée de La Rochefoucauld
1895–1991 (age 96)
Biography
Edmée de La Rochefoucauld (1895–1991) captured the quiet fortitude of provincial France through her lyrical prose, forging a literary path that blended intimate family sagas with the broader sweep of modern life.
Her thoughtful verses and essays remain a cherished portion of the French canon, and she is remembered fondly by readers and the community of Montmirail where she rested quietly.