Used book – Now, Leave Me Alone!, Philippe Delerm

Léautaud is not a misanthrope by default, through failure, rebuff, or disappointment. He is, above all, a deep and sincere lover of solitude. Léautaud has no need for comfort or technological refinement. But he also has no need for others. What is commonly called kindness or devotion is, for him, only suspicious weakness. It is not surprising that his last words were: "Now, leave me alone!" Philippe Delerm has an in-depth knowledge of Paul Léautaud. With light touches, he addresses all aspects of the man and his work, which is by turns caustic, fierce, and moving. A beautiful tribute paid to a master of literature.