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Prix Maison De La Presse
The Prix Maison de la Presse is an annual French literary prize, established in 1970 by the Syndicat national des dépositaires de presse (SNDP) and Gabriel Cantin. Until 2005 it was known as Prix des Maisons de la Presse and given out in the two categories Novel (Roman) and Non-Fiction (Document), after which the name was changed and the categories merged into one. Recipients Novel, 1970–2020 * 1970: Jean Laborde, ''L'Héritage de violence'', Flammarion * 1971: Luc Estang, ''La Fille à l'oursin'', Seuil * 1972: Pierre Moustiers, '' L'Hiver d'un gentilhomme'', Gallimard * 1973: René Barjavel, ''Le Grand Secret'', Presses de la Cité * 1974: Michel Bataille, ''Les Jours meilleurs'', Éditions Julliard * 1975: Charles Exbrayat, ''Jules Matrat'', Albin Michel * 1976: Guy Lagorce, '' Ne pleure pas'', Grasset * 1977: Maurice Denuzière, ''Louisiane'', JC Lattès * 1978: André Lacaze, ''Le Tunnel'', Grasset * 1979: Jeanne Bourin, '' La Chambre des dames'', la Table Ronde * 1980: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Laborde (journalist)
Jean Laborde (9 December 1918 – 30 January 2007) was a French journalist and writer. Personal life He was born in Lyon in December 9th, 1918, and studied law at university before commencing his career as a journalist. He died in Biarritz in January 30th, 2007, aged 88. Career At the request of Pierre Lazareff, Jean became the judicial reporter of the ''France Soir'' in 1945. While in this role, he covered several famous cases, among them the Victor Kravchenko case, the Marie Besnard case and the Gustave Dominici case. From 1964, he was the chief law correspondent of ''L'Aurore''. He quit in 1978 as a result of conflict with the new owner ''Le Figaro''. He wrote some twenty books, under his own name and pen names such as Jean Delion and Raf Vallet. Several of his books were adapted for the cinema. In addition, he co-wrote the screenplay of ''Peur sur la ville'', directed by Henri Verneuil in 1975. Works Books * ''Amour, que de crimes'' (1954) * ''Un homme à part e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Denuzière
Maurice Denuzière (born 29 August 1926 in Saint-Étienne) is a French journalist and writer. Biography After studying journalism and a career in naval aeronautics, he embarked on journalism. In 1951, he became a chronicler for ''France-Soir'' and ''Le Monde''. Passionate about writing, he is the author of several best sellers. Now that he has become a rather famous author, he is best known for his novel suite entitled ''Louisiana'', in 6 volumes (1977–1987). He was appointed a commandeur in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in January 2010. Novels * Série Louisiane: **1977: ''Louisiane'', (volume I), JC Lattès **1979: ''Fausse-Rivière'', (volume II), JC Lattès **1981: ''Bagatelle'', (volume III), JC Lattès **1985: ''Les Trois Chênes'', (volume IV), Denoël **1987: ''L'Adieu au Sud'', (volume V), Denoël **1987: ''Les années Louisiane'', (volume VI), Denoël * Série Helvétie: **1992: ''Helvétie'', (volume I) **1994: ''Rive-Reine'', (volume II) **1996: ''Roma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Bicyclette Bleue
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, a tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Régine Deforges
Régine Deforges (15 August 1935 – 3 April 2014) was a French author, editor, director, and playwright. Her book ''La Bicyclette bleue'' was the most popular book in France in 2000 and it was known by some to be offensive and to others for its plagiarism, neither of which was proved. Life Deforges was born in Montmorillon, Vienne, Deforges is sometimes called the ''High Priestess of French erotic literature''. Deforges was the first woman to own and operate a publishing house in France. Over the years, she has been censored, prosecuted, and heavily fined for publishing "offensive" literature, beginning with Louis Aragon: '' Irene's Cunt''. One of her novels, ''La Bicyclette bleue'' (''The Blue Bicycle''), published in 1981, was France's biggest bestseller. In 2000, it was made into a television series. A story of love, obsession, and survival set during the turmoil of World War II, it developed into a successful series of seven books. ''La Bicyclette bleue'' (''The Blue Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Nabab
''Le nabab'' is a three-act opéra comique by Fromental Halévy to a libretto by Eugène Scribe. The title refers to a Nawab or Indian notable. The opera was the last collaboration of Scribe and Halévy, which began in 1835 with ''La Juive'', Halévy's greatest success. It premiered in Paris on 1 September 1853. The opera had 38 performances and appears not to have been revived. Roles *Dora soprano – Caroline Miolan-Carvalho *Lord Evendale tenor – Charles-Auguste-Marie Ponchard *Clifford baritone – Joseph-Antoine-Charles Couderc Joseph-Antoine-Charles Couderc (10 March 1810 – 16 April 1875) was a French operatic tenor (and later baritone) prominent on the stages of the Opéra Comique in Paris where he created numerous roles. Life and career Couderc was born in Toulous ... Synopsis :Place: India and England :Time: The Commissioner, Lord Evendale, bored with his life and especially with his wife, contemplates suicide. His doctor suggests he take a year's sabbatical. Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irène Frain
Irène Frain (née Le Pohon; 22 May 1950, Lorient, Morbihan) is a French novelist, journalist, and historian. She is a founding member of the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society. Biography Irene Frain was born into a very close but destitute family. Her first book was a history of the golden age of maritime Brittany titled ''Quand les Bretons peuplaient les mers'' (When the Bretons inhabited the seas) published in 1979. She studied at the lycée Dupuy-de-Lôme de Lorient, where she obtained a degree in Classics in 1972. From 1972 to 1978 she taught classics at different high schools in Lagny-sur-Marne and Champigny-sur-Marne and finally Jacques Decour in Paris. From 1975 to 1981 she taught Latin and Latin literature at the Université de la Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. She dedicated her first novel, ''The Nabob'' (1982), to René Madec. The novel's plot was about a small Breton cabin boy who became a mogul in India. This epic tale of 18th century India was a success, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marguerite Gurgand
Marguerite Gurgand, ''née'' Marguerite Lévêqueaccording tat Tillou Cemetery (born 1916, Tillou, Deux-Sèvres – 30 October 1981, Tillou), was a French writer, winner of the Prix du Livre Inter in 1981. Selection of works *1979: ''Nous n'irons plus au bois'' *1981''Les Demoiselles de Beaumoreau'' prix du Livre Inter, prix Maison de la Presse The Prix Maison de la Presse is an annual French literary prize, established in 1970 by the Syndicat national des dépositaires de presse (SNDP) and Gabriel Cantin. Until 2005 it was known as Prix des Maisons de la Presse and given out in the two ..., prix de l'Académie de Bretagne. *1982: ''L'Histoire de Charles Brunet'' (posthumous work completed by Jean-Noël Gurgand) References External links Marguerite Gurgandon Babelio Marguerite Gurgandon INA.fr (5 March 1979) 20th-century French women writers 20th-century French novelists Prix du Livre Inter winners Prix Maison de la Presse winners People from Deux-Sèvres 1916 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Ciravégna
Nicole Ciravégna (1925-2011) was a French writer. She was born in Nice to a family of Piedmontese origin. She studied in Aubagne and Marseille. She taught literature at the Lycée Michelet in the south of France. She is best known for her books for children and young adults. One of her best known books is ''Les Trois jours du Cavalier'' (1980) which won the Prix André Barré and the Prix Maison de la Presse. She also wrote several books featuring the child character "Chichois". Most of her stories are set in her native Provence. She lived in Marseille where she died in 2011. She received the Chevalier des Palmes Académiques Chevalier may refer to: Honours Belgium * a rank in the Belgian Order of the Crown * a rank in the Belgian Order of Leopold * a rank in the Belgian Order of Leopold II * a title in the Belgian nobility France * a rank in the French Legion d'h ... for her contributions to education and literature. Works * La Rue qui descend vers la mer, éditi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Éditions De La Table Ronde
Éditions de la Table ronde is a French publishing house founded in 1944 by Roland Laudenbach. Since 1996 it has been an imprint of éditions Gallimard. History The company was founded by Roland Laudenbach in 1944 and named by Jean Cocteau. Its first published title was ''Antigone'' by Jean Anouilh. After World War II it came to publish several authors who had been blacklisted by the Conseil national des écrivains due to accusations of collaboration or pacifism, such as Henry de Montherlant, Jean Giono and Paul Morand. Its right-wing and anti-Gaullist reputation intensified during the Algerian War. It also published authors such as Claude Mauriac and Henri Troyat, and became associated with the movement les Hussards, and its leading members Antoine Blondin, Michel Déon, Jacques Laurent and Roger Nimier. Other published authors included Marcel Aymé, Henry Muller, Bernard Frank, Roger Stéphane, Jean Freustié, Daniel Boulanger and Alain Bosquet. A second generation of Table r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Chambre Des Dames
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
