Muriel Barbery
French philosopher and novelist who is included here for her global influence. The Elegance of the Hedgehog became an international phenomenon, though she represents the French tradition rather than strictly non-Western writing.
Works
- The Elegance of the HedgehogPhilosophical novel about a reclusive housekeeper and bourgeois girl discovering profound truths
- Gourmet RhapsodyMeditation on taste, pleasure, and the meaning of an elderly man's final meal
- The Life of ElvesFantasy novel following immortal forest dwellers discovering the complexities of human emotions
- A Strange CountryPhilosophical narrative about a woman's journey through an enigmatic parallel realm