René Boylesve (born René Marie Auguste Tardiveau) (April 14, 1867 - January 14, 1926) was a French author. He was born in La Haye-Descartes and died in Paris. April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ... 1867 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1926 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The French Republic or France (French: République française or France) is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...
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He is best known as a science fiction author, whose work often involved the fall of civilisation due to technocratic hubris but who also favoured themes emphasising the durability of love.
There are several recurring themes such as the fall of civilisation due to the excesses of science and the madness of war, or indeed the eternal and indestructible character of love (Ravage, Le Grand Secret, La Nuit des temps, Une rose au paradis).
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