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.