Françoise Sagan
Born in 1935
Philosophy
Romance
Françoise Sagan was a French author born as Françoise Quoirez.
She rose to fame at 18 with her debut novel, Bonjour Tristesse.
Sagan adopted her pen name for its sound and literary associations.
Known for her hedonistic lifestyle, she enjoyed fast cars, gambling, and drinking.
She experienced two brief marriages and several long-term lesbian relationships.
Sagan's writing career was prolific, earning her the Prix de Monaco in 1984 for her body of work.
Her personal life was as colorful as her novels, making her a notable figure in French literature and society.
