André Le Ruyet (2 December 1932 – 9 April 2021) was a French poet and writer of

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origin.

Biography

The son of a

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storyteller, Le Ruyet wrote short stories, poems, and novels, imbued with Breton fantasy stories. In the working-class suburbs of

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, he joined the

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. After a long career with Nouvelles Messageries de la Presse Parisienne, he returned to his fatherland of

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and started his work on short stories and novels. Le Ruyet received the Prix Corbière for his book ''Morvarc'h'', the Prix des Écrivains bretons for ''Itinéraire de Paris à Kernascléden'' and the Prix Bernard Moitessier for ''Spectralement vôtre''. His book ''Itinéraire de Paris à Kernascléden'' discusses his life and his family, Bretons of the who emigrated to Paris, which is a common experience for millions of Bretons across France. He was awarded the in 2005. Le Ruyet was a member of the Association des Écrivains Bretons and the Association "Emergences Littéraires et Artistiques" for the promotion of Breton literature. He also contributed to the radio station Audio ELAÏG. André Le Ruyet died on 9 April 2021 at the age of 88.

Bibliography

*''Sklérigenn'' (1993) *''Morvac’h, cheval de mer'' (1998) *''Malle en vrac'' (2002) *''Du rififi au gagatorium'' (2005) *''Itinéraire de Paris à Kernascléden'' (2005) *''Pavés et Bleuets'' (2006) *''Spectralement vôtre'' (2008) *''Le chasseur de touristes'' (2016)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Le Ruyet, Andre 1932 births 2021 deaths French poets French writers French people of Breton descent People from Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis