Marguerite Duras
Born in 1914
Marguerite Germaine Marie Donnadieu , known professionally as Marguerite Duras, was a renowned French writer and filmmaker.
Born in French Indochina, her experiences there deeply influenced her work.
Duras gained international acclaim for her novel The Lover and her screenplay for Hiroshima mon amour.
Her writing style is characterized by its sparse, poetic prose and exploration of memory, desire, and loss.
Duras was associated with the Nouveau Roman movement and experimented with form in both literature and film.
Her work often deals with themes of colonialism, sexuality, and the human condition.
Duras received numerous literary awards throughout her career, including the Prix Goncourt.
