Matthieu Peck

Matthieu Peck (born 1989 in Drancy, France) is a writer acclaimed for his original and uncompromising language, which distinctively blends references to seventeenth-century moralists with contemporary poetry, forging a unique voice in modern French literature. Both his debut novel Déjà les mouches (2023) and its successor, Descente à Bahia (2025), were published by Éditions Gallimard, quickly establishing his reputation. Peck's thematic explorations often delve into underground subcultures and societal margins, examining the complexities of human experience from unconventional perspectives. His work is consistently hailed within France for its profound originality, stylistic innovation, and fearless engagement with challenging subjects, marking him as one of France's most significant contemporary prose stylists.