Why France's Most Controversial Novelist Is Also Its Most Celebrated
Briefly

In our conversation, Michel Houellebecq deftly deflected personal queries about his life, suggesting he was weary of recounting familiar narratives and instead focused on his literary journey.
As he reminisced about his early reading, Houellebecq revealed a sense of nostalgia tied to a well-worn copy of Les Contes d'Andersen, highlighting the profound impact it had during his formative years.
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