This man was born for a reason and lived a long, extremely interesting life. He wrote about himself: “I was born in one world, I will disappear in another—one that is completely unlike it—and you will read me in a third, also changed.”
Maurice Druon lived for more than 90 years. His family tree spread branches not only across France, but also across Flanders, Brazil, and Russia.
During his lifetime, he was surrounded by people who, with all their might, tried to find the meaning of life. Fate led him to many crossroads of History. Druon lived alongside his century. He witnessed the wonders, feats, and upheavals of his time not only with delight, but also with тревога.
From Maurice Druon, who gave us the saga “The Accursed Kings.”