Pierre Autin-Grenier facts for kids

Pierre Autin-Grenier (born April 4, 1947 – died April 12, 2014) was a French writer. He was born in Lyon, France. He is known for his unique and experimental writing style.

Autin-Grenier's writing often explored themes of everyday life. He also wrote about his views on society. His work was sometimes critical of big businesses and strict rules. He preferred to write about local places and their unique feel.

His Writing Style

Pierre Autin-Grenier wrote many short pieces. These included short stories and prose poems. He also wrote Récits, which are short narrative pieces common in French literature.

He was part of a special project called a roman collectif. This means "collective novel." For this project, 13 different authors each wrote a chapter for one complete novel.

Published Works

Autin-Grenier published many collections of his short writings. Three of his collections of Récits are like a series. They are titled Je ne suis pas un héros, Toute une vie bien ratée, and L'éternité est inutile. Together, they are known as Une histoire.

One of his later works is Friterie-bar Brunetti. This book is a collection of stories. It is about the regular customers of an old bar in Lyon. The book also shows his dislike for large chain cafés. He felt these big chains were replacing unique local spots.

Online Presence

Because his works are often short, many of them are available online. This makes it easy for people to read his stories on the internet. As of 2007, his work had not yet been translated into English.

Life and Legacy

Pierre Autin-Grenier passed away in Lyon on April 12, 2014. He left behind a body of work known for its original style and social commentary.