Henry de Montherlant
1895–1972
· lived 77 years
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Henry de Montherlant was a renowned French novelist, playwright, and essayist. Born in Paris, France, on April 20, 1895, he is known for his works that explore themes such as virility, love, honor, and the pursuit of beauty. Montherlant developed a distinct literary style, often lyrical and with a strong emotional charge. His work reflects a melancholic and idealistic view of the world, with characters frequently tormented by internal conflicts and the passage of time.
n. 1895-04-20, 7.º arrondissement de Paris · m. 1972-09-21, 7.º arrondissement de Paris
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Henry de Montherlant (1895-1972) was an influential French writer, born in Paris on April 20, 1895. He is widely recognized for his novels, plays, and essays that explore the human condition, with an emphasis on themes such as masculinity, heroism, love, beauty, and decadence. His prose is marked by an elegant, poetic, and often introspective style. Montherlant demonstrated an early interest in sports, especially football and bullfighting, which frequently appear in his works as symbols of virility and courage. Notable works include 'Les Bestiaires' (1926), 'Pitié pour les femmes' (1930), and the tetralogy 'Les Jeunes Hommes' (The Young Men). His play 'La Reine morte' (The Dead Queen) was a major theatrical success. Throughout his career, Montherlant cultivated an image of a solitary and somewhat aristocratic intellectual, known for his controversial opinions and his pursuit of aesthetic perfection. He passed away in 1972.
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