Georges Perec
French author known for 'Life: A User's Manual'
Born
March 7th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
March 3rd, 1982
43 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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An influential French author and screenwriter, pioneered the Oulipo movement, focusing on constraints in literature. Contributed significantly to experimental literature, emphasizing structuralist techniques. Best recognized for the novel 'Life: A User's Manual', which intricately depicts the lives of apartment residents in Paris. Wrote notable works such as 'A Void', a novel created without the letter 'e', and 'W, or the Memory of Childhood', exploring themes of memory and identity. Additionally, engaged in screenwriting and wrote film scripts, enhancing his literary legacy.
Wrote 'Life: A User's Manual'
Authored 'A Void', a novel without 'e'
Contributed to the Oulipo literary movement
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