Pierre-Henri Simon facts for kids
Pierre-Henri Simon (born January 16, 1903, in Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde, France – died September 20, 1972) was a very important French writer and thinker. He was many things: a literary historian (someone who studies the history of books and writing), an essayist (who writes short pieces about different ideas), a novelist (who writes stories), a poet (who writes poems), and a literary critic (who reviews books). He was known for his thoughtful writings and won the Prix Ève Delacroix award in 1963 for his work.
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Pierre-Henri Simon: A French Writer and Thinker
His Many Books and Plays
Pierre-Henri Simon wrote many different kinds of books throughout his life. He explored various ideas and stories, sharing his thoughts with readers. His works include essays, novels, and even a play.
Essays
Essays are short pieces of writing that explore a specific topic or idea. Pierre-Henri Simon wrote essays about society, human nature, and important questions of his time.
- Destins de la personne, 1935
- L'Église et la Révolution sociale, 1938
- L'homme en procès: Malraux, Sartre, Camus, Saint-Exupéry (1950)
- L'Europe a-t-elle une conscience ?, 1953
- Contre la torture, 1957 (This was a strong statement against torture)
- Ce que je crois, 1966
Novels
Novels are longer fictional stories. Pierre-Henri Simon wrote many novels, telling different tales and exploring human experiences.
- Les Valentin, 1931
- L'Affût, 1946
- Les Raisins verts, 1950
- Celle qui est née un dimanche, 1952
- Les Hommes ne veulent pas mourir, 1953
- Portrait d'un officier, 1958
- Le Somnambule, 1960
- Histoire d'un bonheur, 1965
- Pour un garçon de vingt ans, 1967
- Questions aux savants, 1969
- La Sagesse du soir, 1971
- L'Homme et sa Vérité, 1972
Theatre
Pierre-Henri Simon also wrote for the stage, creating a play for audiences to enjoy.
- Le Ballet de Modène, 1968
