“The French have a penchant for absolutism, for thinking that things are all one way or all another, which is why they invented the guillotine and philosophical debating.”

About Diane Johnson

Author • American

Diane Johnson is a prominent American novelist, essayist, and critic, known for her sharp wit and insightful social commentary. Born on April 28, 1934, in Moline, Illinois, she has authored numerous acclaimed novels,...