Joseph Roth
1894–1939 (age 45)
Biography
Joseph Roth, born in 1894, was a writer whose works explored human complexities with honesty and lyrical grace. His prose and essays conveyed deep empathy for those navigating a changing world, and he remains respected for his contributions to French letters.
Interred at the Cimetière parisien de Thiais, he is commemorated for giving voice to the struggles and hopes of his contemporaries with poignant clarity.