Nathalie Sarraute
French author and prominent novelist
Born
July 18th, 1900
125 years ago
Died
October 19th, 1999
25 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent novelist and lawyer, contributed significantly to the literary movement known as Nouveau Roman. Published major works exploring psychological insights and personal identity. Achieved critical acclaim for novels such as 'Tropisms' and 'Pour un Nouveau Roman'. Her writing style focused on the inner experiences of characters rather than traditional plotlines.
Published 'Tropisms' in 1939
Wrote 'Pour un Nouveau Roman' in 1963
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