Harry Mathews was an American author and one of the founders of the Oulipo literary movement. Born on February 14, 1930 in New York, Mathews studied at Groton School and Princeton University. He served in the American Navy during the Korean War before embarking on a successful career as a writer. Mathews’ works were characterized by their experimental nature, often blending different genres and exploring complex linguistic structures. He published numerous novels, including “The Conversions”, “The Journalist” and “My Life in CIA”. Mathews also translated several French works into English, earning him prestigious awards such as the French Order of Arts and Letters. He passed away on January 25, 2017, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.