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French philospher Edgar Morin publishes novel at the the age of 102

French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin in Paris French philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin makes his speech during a ceremony to mark his 100th birthday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France July 08, 2021. REUTERS - POOL

The 102-year-old French philosopher Edgar Morin has published an autobiographical novel, originally written in 1946, after revising it and making it available to the public on June 5th.

L'année a perdu son printemps (The Year Lost its Spring) was published by Paris-based publishing house Denoël, and "sheds light on the psychological, intellectual, and political construction of one of the greatest thinkers of our time," according to the publisher in its presentation of the book.

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