When was Raymond Queneau born and where did he enter the world?
Raymond Auguste Queneau entered the world on the 21st of February 1903 at 47, rue Thiers in Le Havre. He was the only child born to Auguste Queneau and Joséphine Mignot.
Questions about Raymond Queneau
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What year did Raymond Queneau co-found Oulipo with François Le Lionnais?
Their conversation led directly to the formation of Oulipo in 1960 as a group dedicated to mathematics in literature. This work encouraged Jacques Lacan to pursue pioneering research on game theory and psychoanalysis using math.
Which novel brought Raymond Queneau general attention in France upon publication in 1959?
The novel Zazie dans le métro brought Queneau general attention in France upon publication in 1959. Its first word Doukipudonktan served as a playful phonetic transcription asking why something stinks so much.
How many distinct narrative variations does Exercises in Style by Raymond Queneau contain without changing core facts?
Exercises in Style retells this short event through ninety-nine distinct narrative variations without changing core facts. The structure demonstrates tremendous variety in storytelling styles while maintaining identical plot points.
When did Raymond Queneau die and where is he buried?
Queneau died on the 25th of October 1976 after taking last rites and is buried with parents in Juvisy-sur-Orge cemetery. His influence extended to later writers like Georges Perec who built upon his experimental methods.