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About Francoise Sagan

Francoise Sagan was a 20th-century French writer. Françoise Sagan was a French playwright, novelist, and screenwriter. Sagan was known for works with strong romantic themes involving wealthy and disillusioned bourgeois characters. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Power — The dynamics of influence, authority, and leadership

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