Henriette Dibon

Henriette Dibon, also known as Farfantello, (1902-1989) was a French poet and short story writer. A member of the Félibrige, she wrote both in Provençal and French. She won three literary prizes from the Académie française.

Early life Henriette Dibon was born on 9 August 1902 in Avignon, France.

Career Dibon was a teacher. She also served as the curator of the Musée Roure in Avignon.

Dibon was the author of many poetry and short story collections in Provençal and French. She was a member of the Félibrige, Meanwhile, her poetry was praised by Charles Rostaing and René Jouveau.

Dibon won three literary prizes from the Académie française: the Prix Valentine de Wolmar for Ratis in 1967; the Prix Amic for Le Radeau in 1974; and the Prix Broquette-Gonin for Le marquis de Baroncelli in 1982.

Death and legacy Dibon died on 9 September 1989 in Avignon. She bequeathed a notebook of memories about the Félibrige to the Bibliothèque Méjanes in Aix-en-Provence.

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