Michel Mohrt

Michel Mohrt (28 April 1914 – 17 August 2011) was an editor, essayist, novelist and historian of French literature.

Mohrt entered the literary world at the age of 14, creating woodcuts for a book by the renowned French writer Jakez Breton-Riou.

After obtaining a degree in law he applied at the barreau de Morlaix in 1937.

He fought with distinction during the 1940 Alpine Line campaign against the Italians, most notably in the Vésubie.

He was a long-time editor at Éditions Gallimard, where he was a specialist in North American literature.