Pierre Bayard

Born in 1954
  • Pierre Bayard is a French author, professor of literature, and psychology expert born in 1954.

  • He gained international attention with his bestselling book "How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read," which sparked debate in literary circles.

  • Bayard is known for his revisionist interpretations of famous fictional mysteries, arguing that authors subconsciously reveal different culprits than those explicitly presented.

  • He has written books challenging the conventional understanding of works by Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie.

  • Bayard's provocative approach to literature combines psychological insight with critical analysis, often leading to controversial but thought-provoking reinterpretations of classic texts.

Books by Pierre Bayard