Louis Guilloux

1899–1980 (age 81)

Biography

Louis Guilloux was a writer and screenwriter whose novels illuminated the tensions of early twentieth-century France, focusing on the tender struggles of ordinary people. His humane perspective earned him respect for the way he translated compassion into language.

Throughout his life he remained connected to Saint-Brieuc, a source of inspiration and solace, and he rests there now, leaving behind a body of work still treasured for its sincerity.

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