Józef Czapski
1896–1993 (age 97)
Biography
Józef Czapski's writing bore witness to the upheavals of Europe in the twentieth century, balancing poetic insight with a deep moral clarity that made him a guide for those seeking truth in troubled times.
He is laid to rest near Le Mesnil-le-Roi, and readers continue to visit the region to honor the profound humanity he committed to every page.