Today is the birthday of three major authors.
Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) existentialist philosopher and author. I recently heard Elizabeth Luard talking at a book event, about how she would sneak (actually boldly stride), into his lectures in Paris.
Francoise Sagan (1935-2004). Best known for Bonjour Tristesse, published in 1954 when she was only 18. She was the archetype of the teenage rebel in post war Paris. 'Every little girl knows about love. It is only her capacity to suffer because of it that increases'
Ian McEwan (b 1948) Best known for Atonement perhaps, his latest novel is Solar. Novelist and Booker Prize winner
