Marguerite Yourcenar
Marguerite Yourcenar was a French writer born on June 8, 1903, in Brussels, Belgium. She is best known for her historical novels, particularly Memoirs of Hadrian, which explores the life of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Yourcenar was the first woman elected to the Académie Française in 1980, marking a significant achievement in French literature.
Throughout her career, Yourcenar wrote essays, plays, and poetry, showcasing her diverse literary talents. Her works often reflect themes of history, identity, and the human experience. She passed away on December 17, 1987, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of literature.