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Marcus Malte

マルクス・マルテ

Marukusu Marute

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1967-12-30 (La Seyne-sur-Mer, Var)
Nationality
French
Languages
French

Career

Occupations
author, novelist
Active Years
1994-

Awards

Prix Femina
2016
Work: Le Garçon
Result: won

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Le Garçon

2016 novel

A groundbreaking novel depicting the solitary journey of a boy in prehistoric times, told almost without words using onomatopoeia.

survivalprehistoryhumanitysolitude
Translations
  • English: The Boy (trans. Emma Ramadan and Tom Roberge)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
innovative narrative styleextensive use of onomatopoeia

Legacy

French contemporary author who gained prominence after winning the Prix Femina in 2016. Known for his experimental style.