V. (Victor) Margueritte

Born on December 1, 1866, in Blida, Algeria, Victor Margueritte was a French novelist and playwright who became a prominent literary figure in the early 20th century. He came from a military family and was the brother of writer Paul Margueritte, with whom he also collaborated.

Margueritte wrote novels, plays, and essays, but he is especially remembered for La Garçonne (1922), a novel that stirred major controversy for its portrayal of female independence, sexuality, and modern life. The book brought him wide attention and helped make him one of the most talked-about French authors of his time.

Beyond literature, he was known for engaging with social and political issues, including reformist causes and questions of public morality. He died on March 23, 1942, in Monestier, France, leaving behind a body of work closely tied to the cultural debates of his era.