Dominique Aury was a French writer and translator, best known for her contributions to literature in the 20th century. Born on April 6, 1907, she adopted the pen name Pauline Réage when she published her most famous work, "Story of O," in 1954. This novel is a significant piece of erotic literature that explores themes of submission and desire. Aury was also involved in the literary and publishing world, working as an editor and translator. Throughout her career, she collaborated with various authors and contributed to the French literary scene until her death on April 17, 1998.