Prix des Deux Magots
1 appearances
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Edition 32 (1968) Winner
Guy Sajer
ギー・サジェール
Guy Sajer
Aliases:
Guy Mouminoux
Pen Names:
Dimitri（Pen name as comic artist）,
Dimitri Lahache（Pen name for comic works）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1927-01-13 （Paris）
- Died
- 2022-01-11 （Unknown） age 94
- Nationality
- French
- Languages
- French, German
- Residence History
- Paris (birthplace) → Alsace (childhood)
Career
- Occupations
- writer, comic book artist
- Active Years
- 1942-2022
- Affiliations
- Fleurus, Dargaud
- Influenced By
- Jijé
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Forgotten Soldier
1965 War novelAutobiographical novel based on the author's experiences on the Eastern Front during WWII, serving in the Großdeutschland Division.
Horror of warForgotten soldierEastern FrontForced loyalty
Translations
- English translation: The Forgotten Soldier
Bibliography
- Le Soldat Oublié (1965)
- Kursk: Tourmente d'Acier (2000)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realistic and vivid descriptionsBlack humor
- Recurring Motifs
- War experiencesHistorical events
Legacy
Best known for the WWII Eastern Front novel 'The Forgotten Soldier' based on his experiences. Had a long career as a comic artist post-war. Authenticity of his work has been debated.
Quotes
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My parents were country people, born hundreds of miles apart, a distance filled with difficulties. There were two flags for me to honour. I entered the service, dreamed and hoped. I also knew cold and fear in places never seen by Lili Marlene.
Source: Preface to The Forgotten Soldier (1965) -
It's a story... of a man forced to do things he did not want to do. ... What would you have me do? As a deserter, I would have been shot...
Source: Interview
Trivia
- The authenticity of 'The Forgotten Soldier' has been disputed by historians.
- Worked at Catholic publisher Fleurus as comic artist, collaborating with Jean Giraud.
- Fired from Pilote magazine due to the publication of 'The Forgotten Soldier' under pseudonym.