About
Frédéric Beigbeder is a French writer and literary critic born on September 21, 1965, in Neuilly-sur-Seine. After studying at Sciences Po and CELSA, he worked as an advertising copywriter, an experience that inspired his bestselling novel '99 francs' (2000), a satire of the advertising industry. He won the Prix Interallié in 2003 for 'Windows on the World' and the Prix Renaudot in 2009 for 'Un roman français'. Founder of the Prix de Flore in 1994, he is known for his autofictional style blending autobiography and satire.
* 1965-09-21
Major works
- Mémoires d'un jeune homme dérangé (1990)novel
- 99 francs (2000)novel
- Windows on the World (2003)novel
- Un roman français (2009)novel
Key milestones
- 1994Founded the Prix de Flore, awarded annually to a promising young French author.
- 2003Won the Prix Interallié for 'Windows on the World'.
- 2009Won the Prix Renaudot for 'Un roman français'.
Themes
autofictionsocial satirecritique of consumerismmedia and advertisingmelancholy and disillusionment
Sources: data.bnf.fr · literaturfestival.com