1888 - 1948
Georges Bernanos was a French novelist and essayist born on February 20, 1888, in Paris, France. He is best known for his profound and often dark explorations of faith, morality, and the human condition, particularly in works like "Diary of a Country Priest" and "The Last Encounter." Bernanos was also politically active and a vocal critic of both fascism and communism, which influenced his writings and thought throughout his life. He passed away on July 5, 1948.