Michel Bouts
1902–1993 (age 91)
Biography
Michel Bouts, born in 1902 in Bazouges-la-Pérouse, devoted his life to the pleasures of the written word, producing works marked by refined sensitivity and a deep appreciation for the rural spirit of his homeland. His novels and essays often celebrated quiet integrity and the small moments that reveal character.
His elegant voice and generous engagement with readers left a gentle but enduring mark on French letters.