Jeanne-Marie Petitjean de La Rosière
1875–1947 (age 72)
Biography
Jeanne-Marie Petitjean de La Rosière wrote with lyrical clarity about the inner lives of ordinary women, crafting essays and stories that resonated with readers seeking solace and truth.
The gentle power of her prose continues to inspire authors and readers alike, and she rests in the Cemetery of Notre-Dame, Versailles, among kindred spirits.