André Héléna
French writer
Biography
Bibliography (1)
Lists
Also Viewed
The basics
Quick Facts
| Intro | French writer | |
| Places | France | |
| was | Writer Screenwriter | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio Literature | |
| Gender |
| |
| Birth | 8 April 1919, Narbonne, arrondissement of Narbonne, Aude, Occitania | |
| Death | 18 November 1972Leucate, canton of Sigean, arrondissement of Narbonne, Aude (aged 53 years) | |
| Star sign | Aries |
The details
Biography
André Héléna (8 April 1919 - 18 November 1972) was a French writer who spent most of his life in Leucate (southern France) on the mediterranean coast. He was born in Narbonne and died at Leucate, aged 53.
International reception
Héléna's writings were translated into English and German. In German he is considered as one of the founding fathers of the 20th century roman noir.