Pierre Daninos was a French humorist, journalist, and writer who was best known for his satirical novels chronicling the adventures of Major Thompson.
Major Thompson is a naive Englishman traveling across the world, making witty observations about different cultures and societies. The novels are known for their humor and wordplay and offer insightful social commentary. Daninos's work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
Some of his notable works include:
- "Major Thompson Goes to the Indies" (1951)
- "Major Thompson Lives in France" (1953)
- "Major Thompson in America" (1956)
- "The Secret of Major Thompson" (1958)
- "Major Thompson in Italy" (1959)
- "Made in France" (1961)
- "The Notebooks of Major Thompson" (1964)
- "The World of Major Thompson" (1967)
In addition to his novels, Daninos also wrote plays, short stories, and essays. He was awarded the Prix Interallié literary award in 1951 and the Grand Prix de l'Humour in 1963.