It was difficult to make a selection as Michel Déon's career is long, rich and complex.
Rondeau spoke of the path of the author of the
Wild Ponies
, from his beginnings to Action Française until his death, including the Hussars and his exiles, his free spirit and his generosity.
“Ladies and Gentlemen of the Academy, between the islands of the Greek cradle and those of captivating Ireland is the fixed point of the Quai de Conti, which was, for forty years, the home port of Michel Déon, this great colleague you have entrusted me with the honor of praising, granting me to take my place among you.
When sitting down in this 8th chair, Michel Déon had said to himself:
"There you are, I have finally signed peace with the France that I love so much, with a society which has generously protected one of its skeptical people. children. "
Michel Déon was not mistaken.
To be admitted to your Company, for a writer, is to sign with his own ink a pact with France.
France, this old country which is
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