Jonathan Littell

Jonathan Littell is a French-American author known for his thought-provoking and controversial works. Born in 1967 in New York City, he grew up in both France and the United States, fostering a unique bicultural perspective. He gained international acclaim with his novel "The Kindly Ones" ("Les Bienveillantes"), a gripping narrative about the Holocaust from a Nazi officer's perspective, which won the prestigious Prix Goncourt and the Grand Prix du Roman de l'Académie Française in 2006. Before his literary success, Littell worked with humanitarian organizations, experiences that deeply influence his writing. He continues to explore complex historical and moral themes in his works.