Remembering Patrick French: Celebrating the Legacy of a Talented Biographical Writer and Kind-hearted Person.

Today, the literary world mourns the loss of Patrick French, a brilliant writer and biographer whose contributions will forever be remembered. Ramachandra Guha, a fellow author and friend, shared his deep sadness upon hearing the news, citing French’s outstanding works on Francis Younghusband and VS Naipaul, which have become modern classics of biographical writing.

Beyond his literary accomplishments, French’s unwavering kindness and generosity towards both friends and strangers will also be missed. His legacy is not only a testament to his skill as a writer but also to his character as a human being.

French’s passing is a significant loss for the literary community, leaving behind a void that will be hard to fill. However, his work and memory will continue to inspire future generations of biographers and writers. Today, we honor Patrick French’s life and contributions to the world of literature.

Source : @Ram_Guha

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Patrick French. He was a wonderful writer, whose books on Francis Younghusband and VS Naipaul are classics of modern biographical writing. He was also a very fine human being, unfailingly generous to friends and strangers alike.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Patrick French. He was a wonderful writer, whose books on Francis Younghusband and VS Naipaul are classics of modern biographical writing. He was also a very fine human being, unfailingly generous to friends and strangers alike.

— Ramachandra Guha (@Ram_Guha) March 16, 2023