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Patrice Pluyette
Patrice Pluyette (born 5 September 1977 in Chevreuse) is a French writer. Biography After studying modern letters at the Sorbonne and a master's degree on Eugène Ionesco (''Le Merveilleux dans l’œuvre théâtrale de Ionesco''), Pluyette interrupted the competitions for teaching in 2002 and devoted himself to writing. In 2004, he chose to settle down by the sea in Morbihan. After a collection of poetry published in 2001, ''Décidément rien'' (Éditions-Galerie Racine), he published two novels or narratives very favourably noticed at Maurice Nadeau: ' (2004) and ' (2005). He subsequently published three novels at Éditions du Seuil: ' (2006), ' (2008) nominated for the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Médicis, and ''Un été sur le Magnifique'' ( 2011). In October 2008, the bestowed him the Prix Amerigo Vespucci for his novel ''La Traversée du Mozambique par temps calme''. In November 2008, he was awarded the Prix Pierre-Mac Orlan, chaired by Pierre Bergé, for the same nov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrice Pluyette (2018)
Patrice Pluyette (born 5 September 1977 in Chevreuse) is a French writer. Biography After studying modern letters at the Sorbonne and a master's degree on Eugène Ionesco (''Le Merveilleux dans l’œuvre théâtrale de Ionesco''), Pluyette interrupted the competitions for teaching in 2002 and devoted himself to writing. In 2004, he chose to settle down by the sea in Morbihan. After a collection of poetry published in 2001, ''Décidément rien'' (Éditions-Galerie Racine), he published two novels or narratives very favourably noticed at Maurice Nadeau: ' (2004) and ' (2005). He subsequently published three novels at Éditions du Seuil: ' (2006), ' (2008) nominated for the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Médicis, and ''Un été sur le Magnifique'' ( 2011). In October 2008, the bestowed him the Prix Amerigo Vespucci for his novel ''La Traversée du Mozambique par temps calme''. In November 2008, he was awarded the Prix Pierre-Mac Orlan, chaired by Pierre Bergé, for the same novel. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Bergé
Pierre Vital Georges Bergé (; 14 November 1930 – 8 September 2017) was a French industrialist and patron. He co-founded the fashion label Yves Saint Laurent, and was a longtime business partner (and onetime life partner) of its namesake designer. Early life and education Bergé was born in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, on the Oléron Island, Poitou-Charentes, on 14 November 1930. His mother, Christiane, was a progressive teacher, who used the Montessori method. His father worked for the tax office. Bergé attended the Lycée Eugène Fromentin in La Rochelle, and, later, went to Paris. On the day of his arrival, as he was walking on the Champs-Élysées, French poet Jacques Prévert landed on him following a fall from his apartment window.Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Yvelines
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21st-century French Non-fiction Writers
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Le Point
''Le Point'' () is a French weekly political and news magazine published in Paris. History and profile ''Le Point'' was founded in September 1972 by a group of journalists who had, one year earlier, left the editorial team of '' L'Express'', which was then owned by Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, a ''député'' (member of parliament) of the Parti Radical, a centrist party. The company operating ''Le Point'', ''Société d'exploitation de l'hebdomadaire Le Point'' (''SEBDO Le Point'') has its head office in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The founders emphasize on readers' need and it became the aim of ''Le Point'' which is published weekly on Thursdays by Le Point Communication. After a fairly difficult start in September 1972, the magazine quickly challenged ''L'Express''. The editorial team of spring 1972 found financial backing with group Hachette and was then directed by Claude Imbert. Other journalists making up the team were: Jacques Duquesne, Henri Trinchet, Pierre B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prix Alexandre Vialatte
Prix was an American power pop band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1975 by Tommy Hoehn and Jon Tiven. The group ended up primarily as a studio project. Its recordings were produced by Tiven along with former Big Star member Chris Bell, who also played guitar and sang backup vocals. Prix is also famous of Banjo playing. Alex Chilton also participated in the recordings, along with session drummer Hilly Michaels. Although the group generated some major record label interest—notably from Mercury Records and Columbia/CBS Records—it ultimately only released a double A-side single on Ork Records in 1977 and a single on Miracle Records in 1978. Its only live performance came at a CBS Records showcase in 1976. In 1977, just as Ork Records released the first single and booked the group at CBGB, Prix broke up due both to Hoehn's unwillingness to remain in New York and to creative differences. In 1978, two of the songs recorded during the Prix sessions were included on ''Losing You to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Prix RTL-Lire
The grand prix RTL-''Lire'' is one of the main literary awards of the winter/spring literary season in France. Given in partnership with Lire magazine, it rewards a French-language novel chosen by a jury of readers. History In 1992, the grand prix RTL-''Lire'' took over the "prix RTL grand public" created in 1975. It is awarded in March of each year at the (Paris Book Fair) to a French-language novel by a jury composed of one hundred readers chosen by twenty booksellers in France. A long-list of ten authors followed by a short-list of five is selected in January by the editors of the RTL radio station and the magazine '' Lire''. The award-winning book benefits from a promotional campaign and extensive editorial coverage on RTL radio and in the magazine ''Lire'' List of laureates of the Grand prix RTL-''Lire'' File:Isabelle Carré janvier 2016.jpg External links Grand Prix RTL - "Lire"on the site of the Académie française An academy (Attic Greek: ἈκαδήμειΠ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villa Médicis
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Prix Amerigo Vespucci
The prix Amerigo-Vespucci is a French literary award established in 1990, during the first (IFG) at Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. It rewards works on the theme of adventure and travel and refers to the Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci. Featuring 2500 euros (in 2014), it is traditionally awarded at the inauguration of the Book Fair. An Amerigo Vespucci Youth Award is also presented. Laureates of prix Amerigo Vespucci * 1990: Claude Leborgne, ''La Prison nomade'' (François Bourin) * 1991: Pierre-Jean Rémy, ''Chine'' (Albin Michel) * 1992: Anka Muhlstein, ''Cavelier de la Salle'' (Éditions Grasset) * 1993: Liliane Sichler, ''La Chinoise du Pacific Railway'' (Grasset) * 1994: Michel Marty, ''L'Île rouge'' Éditions Phébus * 1995: Isabelle Jarry, ''23 Lettres d'Amérique'' (Fayard) * 1996: Yves Ouahnon, ''Le Calendrier de Cordoue'' (Éditions Autrement) * 1997: Éric Fottorino, ''Cœur d'Afrique'' (Stock) * 1998: Gisèle Pineau, ''L'Âme prêtée aux oiseaux'' (Stock) * 1999: Gille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chevreuse
Chevreuse () is a commune in the French department of Yvelines, administrative region of Île-de-France, north-central France. Geography Chevreuse is located south of Paris, in the middle of a regional natural park, Parc naturel régional de la haute vallée de Chevreuse. The river Yvette flows through the area, forming the fertile Vallée de Chevreuse. History Chevreuse was founded in the 10th century, and celebrated its first millennium of existence in 1980. Its castle, the Château de la Madeleine, dates back to the 11th century. The writer Patrice Pluyette, winner of the 2008 Prix Amerigo Vespucci, was born in Chevreuse in 1977. Population Transportation Chevreuse is serviced by the Paris Metro system (RER B line) at the Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse station in the neighboring commune by the same name, 2 km to the east. The nearest Transilien station is Trappes, 8 km to the north. See also *Duke of Chevreuse *Port-Royal-des-Champs *Communes of the Yvelines depar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prix Médicis
The Prix Médicis is a French literary award given each year in November. It was founded in 1958 by and . It is awarded to an author whose "fame does not yet match his talent." The award goes to a work of fiction in the French language. In 1970 the ''Prix Médicis étranger'' was added to recognize a book published in translation. The ''Prix Médicis essai'' has been awarded since 1985 for non-fiction works. Laureates ''Prix Médicis'' *1958 – ''La Mise en scène'' – Claude Ollier *1959 – ''Le Dîner en ville'' – Claude Mauriac *1960 – ''John Perkins suivi : d'un scrupule'' – Henri Thomas *1961 – ''Le Parc'' – Philippe Sollers *1962 – ''Derrière la baignoire'' – Colette Audry *1963 – ''Un chat qui aboie'' – Gérard Jarlot *1964 – ''L'Opoponax'' – Monique Wittig *1965 – ''La Rhubarbe'' – René-Victor Pilhes *1966 – ''Une saison dans la vie d'Emmanuel'' – Marie-Claire Blais, Canada *1967 – ''Histoire'' – Claude Simon *1968 – ''Le Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prix Goncourt
The Prix Goncourt (french: Le prix Goncourt, , ''The Goncourt Prize'') is a prize in French literature, given by the académie Goncourt to the author of "the best and most imaginative prose work of the year". The prize carries a symbolic reward of only 10 euros, but results in considerable recognition and book sales for the winning author. Four other prizes are also awarded: prix Goncourt du Premier Roman (first novel), prix Goncourt de la Nouvelle (short story), prix Goncourt de la Poésie (poetry) and prix Goncourt de la Biographie (biography). Of the "big six" French literary awards, the Prix Goncourt is the best known and most prestigious. The other major literary prizes include the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française, the Prix Femina, the Prix Renaudot, the Prix Interallié and the Prix Médicis. History Edmond de Goncourt, a successful author, critic, and publisher, bequeathed his estate for the foundation and maintenance of the Académie Goncourt. In honour of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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