Michel Bernard (writer)

Michel Bernard is a French writer, born in Bar-le-Duc in 1958. He is known for his historical novels and biographies, which often explore themes of intellectual and political history. Bernard's writing style is characterized by its elegance, precision, and attention to detail, and he frequently draws upon extensive research to bring historical figures and events to life.

His notable works include La Grande Mort, which won the Prix du Roman Fnac in 2007, a fictionalized account of the last days of the writer Thomas De Quincey. He has also written biographies of prominent figures such as Robert Walser and Jules Michelet. His novel Le Corps de la paix (2015) explores the life of French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He received the Prix Renaudot in 2019 for his novel Hôtel du Roman.

Bernard's work often grapples with questions of identity, the nature of artistic creation, and the relationship between the individual and history. He is considered a significant voice in contemporary French literature.