Hervé Le Tellier
French linguist and author of 'The Anomaly'
Born
April 21st, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1957, a linguist and author specializing in the interplay between language and reality. Published several works in both fiction and non-fiction. Achieved significant recognition with the novel 'The Anomaly', which combines elements of thriller and speculative fiction. The book won the Prix Goncourt in 2020, further solidifying the author's literary standing. In addition to writing, contributed to discussions on linguistics, philosophy, and the impact of language on perception.
Authored 'The Anomaly', winning the Prix Goncourt in 2020
Published works exploring linguistics and perception
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