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French Literary Critic and Novelist Angelo Rinaldi Dies at 84

The Académie française announces the passing of the celebrated author and journalist, known for his incisive criticism and groundbreaking role as part of its first openly gay couple.

L’Académicien français Angelo Rinaldi en 2003.
Angelo Rinaldi en 1995. 
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Overview

  • Angelo Rinaldi, a prominent French literary critic, novelist, and journalist, passed away in Paris on May 7, 2025, at the age of 84.
  • Born in Bastia in 1940, Rinaldi rose to prominence through his acerbic literary critiques in L’Express during the 1970s and 1980s.
  • He was elected to the Académie française in 2001, joining his partner Hector Bianciotti as part of the first openly homosexual couple in the institution’s history.
  • Rinaldi’s fiction, including the Prix Femina-winning 'La Maison des Atlantes' (1971), often explored themes of Corsican identity, existential struggles, and societal expectations.
  • His legacy includes a fearless approach to literary criticism, championing overlooked writers while challenging established norms in French literature.