Marcel Boulenger

Born in Paris on September 9, 1873, Marcel Boulenger was a French writer whose career ranged across novels, fiction, and journalism. He became known in literary circles in the early 20th century and was recognized by the Académie Française, receiving the Prix Née in 1918 and the Prix Stendhal in 1919.

Boulenger is also remembered for a second, striking distinction: he was an accomplished competitive fencer at an international level. That combination of literary ambition and athletic skill makes him a memorable figure of his era, equally at home in the salon and on the piste.

He died in Chantilly, Oise, on May 21, 1932. Today he stands out as one of those writers whose life was almost as vivid as the world suggested by his books.