Claude Seignolle

Claude Seignolle (1917–2018) was a French writer known for collecting folk traditions and for his works of fantasy and horror.

Born 1917, died 2018. Seignolle collected folklore directly from village inhabitants and used that material in his fantastic tales. La Malvenue is described in the review as his masterpiece; an Italian edition of La Malvenue was published by Edizioni Hypnos (2021). The review also references earlier Italian editions and translations (e.g., a 1963 translation of Le Bahut Noir as Le notti oscene, and the collection La Notte di Halles translated/edited by Daniela Cirillo). In France Seignolle was published in the Marabout series alongside other European fantastique authors; the review mentions works concerning the devil such as Le Diable dans la tradition populaire and Les Evangelis du diable.

The available review presents Claude Seignolle as a French writer steeped in folk tradition; La Malvenue is described as his masterpiece. The review notes recent Italian availability (Edizioni Hypnos) and situates Seignolle among European fantastique authors. It highlights recurring themes: devil, rural secrets, and realistic depiction of the countryside.

For:Readers of European fantasy and folk horror; students of folklore; fans of rural gothic