Elsa Triolet

Biography

Elsa Triolet was a Russian-French writer and translator born into a Jewish family in Moscow, known for her exceptional education and linguistic skills. She became associated with the Russian Futurists and befriended notable figures like Vladimir Mayakovsky and Roman Jakobson, collaborating on artistic projects until his death. Triolet's literary career spanned novels, including "In Tahiti" and "Wild Strawberry," which earned her recognition in France.