Pascal Quignard, a renowned French writer, was born on April 23, 1948, in Verneuil-sur-Avre, Eure. His literary career has been marked by numerous accolades and successes.
Quignard's novel "Les Ombres errantes" won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2002, solidifying his position as one of France's leading writers. His work "Terrasse à Rome" received the French Academy prize in 2000, and "Carus" was awarded the "Prix des Critiques" in 1980.
In addition to these notable achievements, Quignard has also received the 2023 Formentor Prize for Letters.
One of Quignard's most celebrated works is his series of "Little Treatises", consisting of eighty-four volumes, which were first published in 1991 by Maeght. Another highly acclaimed book is "Tous les matins du monde", a historical novel about the 17th-century viola de gamba player Marin Marais and his teacher, Sainte-Colombe.
The book was adapted into a film in 1991, directed by Alain Corneau, and Quignard collaborated with Corneau on the screenplay. The film, starring Jean-Pierre Marielle, Gérard Depardieu, and Guillaume Depardieu, was a huge success in France, selling 2 million tickets in the first year. It was later distributed in 31 countries and released in the United States in 1992.
The soundtrack for the film, featuring the music of Marin Marais, was certified platinum and contributed to the international fame of musician Jordi Savall.
Quignard has also translated works from Latin, Chinese, and Greek, including the works of Porcius Latro, Kong-souen Long, and Lycophron.
Twelve of Quignard's books have been translated into English, including "Albucius", "The Salon in Württemberg", "All the World's Mornings", "Sarx and On Wooden Tablets: Apronenia Avitia", and others.
Pascal Quignard's remarkable literary career and diverse range of works have earned him a significant following and recognition worldwide.
