Louis-Ferdinand Céline
Louis-Ferdinand Céline, born Louis-Ferdinand Destouches, was a French novelist and physician known for his innovative writing style and controversial views.
His experiences in World War I, as a doctor among the poor, and his travels greatly influenced his work.
Céline's use of French vernacular and ellipses revolutionized literary language.
Despite his literary acclaim, he became a polarizing figure due to his fascist and antisemitic views during World War II. He fled France after the war but later returned.
Céline's impact on literature is significant, influencing writers like Henry Miller, William Burroughs, and Charles Bukowski.
His most famous works include "Journey to the End of the Night" and "Death on the Installment Plan.".
