Patrick Modiano
Patrick Modiano is a celebrated French author known for his evocative explorations of memory, loss, and identity. Born in 1945, Modiano's writing often reflects his experiences in post-war Paris, weaving together personal and historical narratives. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2014, recognizing his profound literary contributions. His works, such as 'Missing Person' and 'Honeymoon', capture the melancholic essence of urban life and the passage of time, often set against the backdrop of the streets of Paris.
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Recent news mentions
Patrick Modiano signed a petition in support of Pierre de Panafieu amid the crisis at the school.
L’Ecole alsacienne plongée dans une crise de gouvernance inédite
France· 2026-02-03
Patrick Modiano is a Nobel Prize-winning author whose work often explores the theme of memory.
Mes Humeurs : Une ville, une mémoire
Tunisia· 2025-11-16
Patrick Modiano won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2014.
Saiba quanto o húngaro László Krasznahorkai ganhou em dinheiro pelo prêmio Nobel de Literatura
Brazil· 2025-10-09
Patrick Modiano is the author of the new book '70 bis, entrée des artistes'.
Patrick Modiano ressuscite un haut lieu du Montparnasse d’antan dans son nouveau livreFrance· 2025-10-02
Patrick Modiano is a renowned author whose novels often explore themes of memory and identity.
Patrick Modiano: Die Tänzerin und das Café Le Raspail in Paris - Kultur
Germany· 2025-06-20
Patrick Modiano is a renowned French writer and the father of the woman Tristan Egolf fell in love with.
« L’Invention de Tristan », d’Adrien Bosc : le feuilleton littéraire de Tiphaine SamoyaultFrance· 2025-05-08
Patrick Modiano is a Nobel Prize winner in Literature who has signed the petition supporting Ukraine.
131 Nobelpristagare i upprop mot Ryssland – vill pressa västpolitiker
Sweden· 2025-03-06
Patrick Modiano is a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate who signed the appeal for the transfer of sanctioned Russian assets to aid Ukraine's recovery.
''Встановити справедливий мир'': Нобелівські лауреати закликають передати підсанкційні російські активи на відновлення України
Ukraine· 2025-03-05
Patrick Modiano was among the Francophone authors present to support Boualem Sansal.
Des écrivains réunis en soutien à Boualem Sansal à l’Institut du monde arabe : « Nous sommes là pour toi, sans l’ombre d’un “mais”… »France· 2025-02-19
Patrick Modiano reflects on his youthful visits to the Rosebud bar in Paris.
A Paris, la renaissance du bar le Rosebud, QG d’artistes de MontparnasseFrance· 2025-02-09
