The Guardian of the Heart is a novel by the French writer Françoise Sagan, published in 1968.
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It could be said that René Barjavel gave new momentum to science fiction and thereby gained the reputation of a modern classic, a recognized predecessor of modern generations of French writers who continue a highly valued tradition.
After many years, the protagonist returns to Paris and meets faces from his youth. He becomes aware of the past and decides that the book he is going to write will be "a big cemetery" and "all his past life". Thus ends Found Time.
The novel stands out for its detailed depiction of the Parisian setting and deep insight into the human psyche, characteristic of Simenon's work.
In his best work, Germinal, Émile Zola realistically described the inhuman living and working conditions of miners in northern France in the 60s of the 19th century.