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Prince Pierre Foundation
The Prince Pierre Foundation (Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco) was established by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in February 1966 to promote culture and the arts through the creation and the awarding of prizes. Prince Rainier III created the foundation in tribute to his father Pierre de Polignac, a great patron of the arts. History The Prince Pierre Foundation was established by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in February 1966. Starting in 1988, the foundation was presided by Caroline, Princess of Hanover.(in French) Silvia ValensiInterview with Princess Caroline about the Fondation Prince Pierre ''Perfomarts.net'', 2007. Prizes and awardees Pincipality Prize Joint award between the Prince Pierre Foundation and the Monaco Philosophical Meetings. *2019: Georges Didi-HubermanHarsh BiyaniSeven winners for the Prince Pierre Foundation ''Monaco-tribune.com'', 17 October 2019 *2018: Jean-Luc Marion [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Rainier III
Rainier III (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi; 31 May 1923 – 6 April 2005) was Prince of Monaco from 1949 to his death in 2005. Rainier ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years, making him one of the longest-ruling monarchs in European history. Rainier was born at the Prince's Palace of Monaco, the only son of Prince Pierre and Hereditary Princess Charlotte of Monaco. He was crucially responsible for the transformation of Monaco's economy, shifting from its traditional casino gambling base to its current status as a tax haven and cultural destination. The Prince also coordinated the substantial reforms of Monaco's constitution, which limited the powers of sovereign rule. Rainier married American film star Grace Kelly in 1956, which generated global media attention. They had three children: Caroline, Albert and Stéphanie. He died in April 2005 from complications relating to a lung infection as a result of frequent smoking; he was succeeded by hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andreï Makine
Andreï Sergueïevitch Makine (russian: Андрей Серге́евич Макин; born 10 September 1957) is a French novelist. He also publishes under the pseudonym Gabriel Osmonde."Who is Gabriel Osmonde? A French Literary Mystery is Solved" New York Times, April 1, 2011 Makine's novels include '''' (1995) which won two top French awards, the and the |
Angelo Rinaldi
Angelo Rinaldi (born 17 June 1940) is a French writer and literary critic. Biography Rinaldi is the son of Pierre-François Rinaldi and Antoinette Pietri; after growing up in Corsica he became a journalist. He initially worked as a reporter and court correspondent for the newspapers ''Nice-Matin'' and ''Paris-Jour'' and soon acquired a reputation as a writer and a sharp-penned literary critic. As a critic, he worked for ''L'Express'', ''Le Point'' and ''Le Nouvel Observateur'' before becoming literary editor of ''Le Figaro'', which he remained until his retirement. Rinaldi is Corsican, and his books often contain detailed observations of Corsica and of the town of Bastia where he grew up. He has received the Prix Pierre de Monaco for his body of work. He was elected to Seat 20 of the Académie Française An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary education, secondary or tertiary education, tertiary higher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Lacarrière
Jacques Lacarrière (; 2 December 1925 – 17 September 2005) was a French writer, born in Limoges. He studied moral philosophy, classical literature, and Hindu philosophy and literature. Professionally, he was known as a prominent critic, journalist, and essayist. Biography A passionate admirer of ancient Greece and its mythology, Lacarrière wrote about it extensively. His essay '' L'été grec'' (Greek Summer) was an immense popular success. His classical works ''Maria of Egypt'' and ''Dictionnaire amoureux de la Grèce'' (Dictionary for one who loves Greece) were also successes. Of interest to ethnographers and ecologists is his ''Chemin faisant: Mille kilomètres à pied à travers la France'' (1974, On the way: One thousand kilometers by foot across France). It was based on his walking across France in 1971, when he kept to small roads and byways, stopping at villages. Beginning in August, he traveled from Saverne in the Vosges, reaching Leucate in November, which is l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L'Anneau Du Pêcheur
''L'Anneau du pêcheur'' ("the ring of the fisherman") is a 1995 novel by the French writer Jean Raspail. The narrative has two timelines: the time of Benedict XIII, the last antipope of the Avignon Papacy, and contemporary times, when the Catholic Church tries to discover Benedict's successor, as it turns out that his line of papacy has continued in secret throughout the centuries. The book received the Prix Maison de la Presse and the Prince Pierre Foundation The Prince Pierre Foundation (Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco) was established by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in February 1966 to promote culture and the arts through the creation and the awarding of prizes. Prince Rainier III created the found ...'s Literary Prize. References External links ''L'Anneau du pêcheur''at the publisher's website 1995 French novels French alternate history novels Avignon Papacy French-language novels Novels by Jean Raspail Catholic novels Novels set in the 14th century Novel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Raspail
Jean Raspail (, 5 July 1925 – 13 June 2020) was a French author, traveler, and explorer. Many of his books are about historical figures, exploration and indigenous peoples. He was a recipient of the prestigious French literary awards Grand Prix du Roman and Grand Prix de littérature by the Académie française. The French government honoured him in 2003 by appointing him to the Legion of Honor, with the grade of Officer. Internationally, he is best known for his controversial 1973 novel ''The Camp of the Saints'', which is about mass third-world immigration to Europe. Life and career Born on 5 July 1925 in Chemillé-sur-Dême, Indre-et-Loire, Raspail was the son of factory manager Octave Raspail and Marguerite Chaix. He attended private Catholic school at Saint-Jean de Passy in Paris, the Institution Sainte-Marie d'Antony and the École des Roches in Verneuil-sur-Avre. During the first twenty years of his career Raspail traveled the world. He led a Tierra del Fuego–Alas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz-Olivier Giesbert
Franz-Olivier Giesbert (born January 18, 1949, in Wilmington, Delaware) is an American-born French journalist, author, and television presenter. Giesbert worked for ''Le Figaro'' from 1988 to 2000 and for '' Le Point'' starting in 2000. In 2013, he wrote the scenario of a documentary about his relationship with the former president, '' Nicolas Sarkozy, secrets d’une présidence''. ("Nicholas Sarkozy, secrets of a presidency"). Giesbert hosts the cable television, weekly, literary show ''Le Gai Savoir'' on Paris Première. In 1999, the show won the Richelieu price of the Association for the Defense of French Language. Since October 2011, he hosts ''Les Grandes Questions'' on France 5. And starting in 2012, he also hosts on France 3 the monthly show ''Le Monde d'après'' ("The world after"). Controversies In 2007, he wrote the biography of Marseille's mobster Jacky le Mat, ''l'Immortel'', adapted by Richard Berry. In 2018, he is attacked by Asia Argento and Marlène Schi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio
Jean-Marie is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: * Jean-Marie Abgrall (born 1950), a French psychiatrist, criminologist, specialist in forensic medicine, cult expert, and graduate in criminal law * Jean-Marie Charles Abrial (1879–1962), a French Admiral and Minister of Marine of France * Jean-Marie Andre (born 1944), a Belgian scientist * Jean-Marie Auberson (1920–2004), a Swiss conductor and violinist * Jean-Marie Balestre (born 1921), a president of FISA * Jean-Marie Basset (born 1943), a French chemist * Jean-Marie Beaupuy (born 1943), a French politician * Jean-Marie Benjamin, a priest * Jean-Marie Beurel (1813–1872), a French Roman Catholic priest * Jean-Marie Bockel (born 1950), a French politician * Jean-Marie Buchet, a Belgian film director * Jean-Marie Cavada (born 1940), a French politician * Jean-Marie Charpentier (20th century), a French architect and urban planner * Jean-Marie Chopin (19th century), a Russian explorer of the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Combescot
Pierre Combescot (9 January 1940 Limoges – 27 June 2017) was a French journalist and writer. He worked for the ''Canard Enchaîné'', under the pseudonym Luc Décygnes. He was also a columnist in ''Paris Match''. Awards * 1986 Prix Médicis, for ''The Funeral of the Sardine'' * 1991Prix 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 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pascal Quignard
Pascal Quignard (; born 23 April 1948) is a French writer born in Verneuil-sur-Avre, Eure. In 2002 his novel ''Les Ombres errantes'' won the Prix Goncourt, France's top literary prize. ''Terrasse à Rome'' (Terrasse in Rome), received the French Academy prize in 2000. In 1980 ''Carus'' had been awarded the "Prix des Critiques". Among Quignard's most commented-upon works are his eighty-four "Little Treatises", first published in 1991 by Maeght. But his most popular book is probably '' Tous les matins du monde'' (''All the Mornings in the World''), about 17th-century viola de gamba player Marin Marais and his teacher, Sainte-Colombe, which was adapted for the screen in 1991, by director Alain Corneau. Quignard wrote the screenplay of the film, in collaboration with Corneau. '' Tous les matins du monde'', starring Jean-Pierre Marielle, Gérard Depardieu and son Guillaume Depardieu, was a tremendous success in France and sold 2 million tickets in the first year. It was subsequent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diane De Margerie
Diane Jacquin de Margerie (born 24 December 1927) is a French woman of letters and translator from English. Biography Diane de Margerie is the daughter of Jenny Fabre-Luce (1896–1991) and Roland de Margerie (1899–1990). Her father was the nephew of writer Edmond Rostand and the cousin of Gérard Mante, who married Marcel Proust's niece. Her mother was loved by Austrian writer Rilke. Diane de Margerie is 's sister (1923–2003), a Jesuit and theologian, and Emmanuel de Margerie (1924-1991), ambassador. She first married Prince Ricardo Pignatelli della Leonessa (1927–1985). A son was born in 1952, Fabrizio Pignatelli della Leonessa. She marries in second marriage the writer Dominique Fernandez; the couple had a son, , and a daughter, Laetitia Fernandez. A novelist, literary critic, short story writer, biographer, translator, de Margerie is the author of a diverse work. Once a member of the Prix Femina jury, she has received several awards. She lived in China and Italy. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie-Claire Blais
Marie-Claire Blais (5 October 1939 – 30 November 2021) was a Canadian writer, novelist, poet, and playwright from the province of Québec. In a career spanning seventy years, she wrote novels, plays, collections of poetry and fiction, newspaper articles, radio dramas, and scripts for television. She was a four-time recipient of the Governor General’s literary prize for French-Canadian literature, and was also a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship for creative arts. Some of her works included '' La Belle Bête'' (1959)'', The Manuscripts of Pauline Archange'' (1968)'', Deaf to the City'' (1979), and a ten-volume series ''Soifs'' written between 1995 and 2018. Early life Blais was born on 5 October 1939 into a blue collar family in Québec, the daughter of Fernando and Véronique (Nolin) Blais. She was the eldest in a family of five children. She studied at a convent school, but had to interrupt her education at the age of 15 to seek employment as a clerk and later a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
