About
Philippe Sollers, born Philippe Joyaux, was a French writer born in 1936 in Talence and died in 2023 in Paris. He left a significant mark on French literary life through his avant-garde commitment. Founder of the journal Tel Quel in 1960, he was a central figure of structuralism and post-modern thought. His prolific work includes experimental novels such as Le Parc (Prix Médicis 1961) and Paradis, as well as essays on art and literature. After the end of Tel Quel, he created the journal L'Infini in 1983. He was also known for his provocative style and exploration of themes of sexuality, religion, and politics.
* 1936-11-28 — † 2023-05-06
Major works
- Une curieuse solitude (1958)novel
- Le Parc (1961)novel
- Drame (1965)novel
- Paradis (1981)novel
- Femmes (1983)novel
Key milestones
- 1960Co-founded the avant-garde literary journal Tel Quel.
- 1967Married philosopher and psychoanalyst Julia Kristeva.
- 1983Founded the journal and collection L'Infini at Gallimard.
Themes
Literary avant-gardeFormal experimentationSexualityReligionPolitics
Sources: britannica.com · larousse.fr