Louis Pergaud

1882–1915 · lived 33 years

Louis Pergaud was a French writer, teacher, and soldier. Born in Belmont, in the Doubs department, he became known for his work "La Guerre des boutons" (The War of the Buttons), a novel that depicts the rivalry between two villages of boys and which became a classic of children's and youth literature. During World War I, Pergaud served as a soldier and died in combat. His work, often marked by a critical look at society and war, continues to be read and appreciated for its ability to evoke childhood and its complexities.

n. 1882-01-22, Belmont (Doubs) · m. 1915-04-08, Fresnes-en-Woëvre

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Louis Pergaud was born on January 22, 1882, in Belmont, Doubs. A teacher by profession, his passion for writing led him to create works that explore themes such as childhood, nature, and society. His most famous novel, "La Guerre des boutons", published in 1912, narrates the adventures and conflicts between children from two neighboring villages, vividly capturing the spirit of adventure and the innocence of childhood. The work has been adapted several times for cinema, cementing its place in popular imagination. Pergaud was also a defender of public education and secularism. With the outbreak of World War I, he enlisted in the French army. He died in combat near Thann, in April 1915, during the Battle of Linge. His premature death deprived French literature of a promising talent.

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