Marcel Aymé (1902-1967)

Death: 14th October 1967
Location: Cimetière Saint-Vincent, Montmartre, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Photo taken by: Airair
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French novelist, children’s author, screenwriter and playwright. His 1929 novel La Table aux crevés won the Prix Renaudot. 

One of his most famous works is the short story Le Passe-Muraille / The Man Who Walked through Walls. The main character, Dutilleul, suddenly discovers, at the age of 42, that he is able to pass through walls. What begins as a novelty that gives him pleasure, ends up pushing Dutilleul toward more sinister pursuits.