Chalandon Sorj | Hamelyn

About Sorj Chalandon

Birth

1952

First book

2011

Years writing

15

Sorj Chalandon is a French writer and journalist.

Sorj Chalandon was born in Tunisia in 1952 and has built a prolific career as both a journalist and a novelist.

His literary body of work includes 28 titles that explore complex themes such as history and identity.

The conflict in Northern Ireland is a central pillar of his narrative, notably featured in works like Return to Killybegs.

His novel Mon traître is considered one of his most iconic and widely recognized works.

Through his writing, Chalandon masterfully weaves historical reality with fiction.