Abstract: Among the « French Conrads », the academician Kessel holds the first rank, by official recognition and success with the general public. To him, the choice of French corresponds to the choice of society success. As an intrepid journalist and companion to true adventurers, he has given his lectors a change of scenery and conveyed to them the thrill of adventure. Beyond these brilliant effects, we will wonder if his characters and writings manage to avoid the clichés and mainstream images.
