Ramsès Parent, a young man from the charming town of Estaires, located in the northern region of France, is currently a student in modern literature. However, he doesn’t just focus on his academic studies, as he has also managed to stand out and achieve resounding success on the popular social platform TikTok. Indeed, Ramsès has managed to captivate the attention of many users by passionately and skillfully reciting selected excerpts from literary works that are as varied as they are captivating.
Rapid Success on TikTok
Ramsès Parent’s TikTok account (ramses243_) has already experienced rapid success with nearly 23,000 followers, only a few months after its launch. On this platform, this modern literature student passionately recites excerpts from works by great authors, thus reaching a broad audience.
At 20 years old, Ramsès decided to take the leap into broadcasting and the scrutiny of others by creating a TikTok account. In his videos, he elevates everyday phrases by connecting them to literary quotes. He jokes by saying, “It’s a shame to limit ourselves to our everyday vocabulary; French is one of the most elegant languages in the world, so we might as well use it to our advantage.”
A Unique and Engaging Method
In each video, Ramsès uses the same method. He starts by saying “There are people who say” and then states an everyday phrase before showing how a great author would have formulated it. For example, he says, “There are people who say: you deserve someone better, while Frida Kahlo wrote: you deserve a love that makes you feel alive, that makes you get up eagerly in the morning and that drives away all the demons that keep you from sleeping.”
A Passion for Literature
This passion for literature that Ramsès has been sharing on social media for several months dates back to his childhood. He stumbled upon reading by chance with children’s tales and since then, he reads nearly two hours a day and about ten books per month. His literary tastes are eclectic, ranging from modern authors to classics. He appreciates the ability to escape through literature and live the lives of characters. According to him, reading allows you to discover your own identity.
Transmission of Literary Passion in Basketball
Outside of TikTok, Ramsès also shares his passion for literature on the basketball courts where he coaches the young players in his club. He has come up with playing techniques with names of classic authors. For example, he uses the “Victor Hugo” system where a player completely isolates himself, as Hugo did on the island of Guernsey, to make himself forgotten by the opposing team and be able to score.
Future Ambitions
Ramsès also hopes to help young people revise their literary classics in addition to basketball. He aspires to become a French teacher and considers that sharing his passion for literature is an integral part of his mission.
With his captivating literary recitations and his commitment to education, Ramsès Parent continues to inspire thousands of people on TikTok and beyond, proving that literature can touch and transform lives through modern and dynamic platforms.
Pascal Petibon, born in 1980 in Lyon, is a renowned journalist and author, passionate about information and communication. After earning a degree in journalism from the University of Paris, he quickly joined various editorial teams, where he became known for his sharp analysis and clear writing style.
