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Frédéric Dard
AuthorBooks · Second hand1921-2000
Frédéric Charles Antoine Dard ) also known under the pen name San-Antonio, was a French writer. Known as an author of crime fiction and as a humorist, he was noted for his ability to blend the two genres. Though Dard also wrote serious fiction, his most successful books used a farcical tone.
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About Frédéric Dard
Birth
1921
Death
2000
First book
1940
Years writing
86
Frédéric Charles Antoine Dard ) also known under the pen name San-Antonio, was a French writer. Known as an author of crime fiction and as a humorist, he was noted for his ability to blend the two genres. Though Dard also wrote serious fiction, his most successful books used a farcical tone.
Frédéric Dard was one of the most prolific French writers of the 20th century, having published over 300 novels.
His iconic character San-Antonio was named by randomly pointing at a map of America with his finger.
The famous hyphen in his protagonist's name was originally a typo that became his signature trademark.
Beyond his work as a novelist, Dard was a versatile creator who also worked as a screenwriter and film director.
Writing under the pseudonym Ange noir, this French author left an indelible mark on crime and mystery literature.
