Maurice Martin du Gard

1896–1970 (age 74)

Biography

Maurice Martin du Gard embraced the written word as a means to ponder French life and values, contributing novels and essays that reflected the shifting currents of the 20th century.

Those who read him recall a steady curiosity about character and history, and he now rests at Cimetière des Gonards as part of a literary heritage that continues to inspire readers.

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