About Jean Durtal
Lived 1905 – 1999 (aged 94). Jean Durtal was a French writer, journalist and poet.
Jean Durtal, real name Marie-Charlotte Sandberg-Charpentier (16 February 1905 - 27 June 1999) was a 20th-century French poet, novelist, and woman of letters.
She was also a journalist and directed the journal Les Temps Modernes ans was a member and then president of the Société des gens de lettres.
Literary prizes Jean Durtal was awarded several literary prizes by the Académie française: 1971: Chants pour Athanaël, Prix François Coppée (poetry prize established in 1907) 1974: Livre blanc, Prix Émile Hinzelin (poetry prize established in 1945) 1979: Les raisins de septembre, Prix Broquette-Gonin (literary prize established in 1910)
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Who was Jean Durtal?
French writer and journalist (1905-1999)
When was Jean Durtal born?
Jean Durtal was born on 16 February 1905 in Angers.
When did Jean Durtal die?
Jean Durtal died on 27 June 1999 in Paris.
What was Jean Durtal's occupation?
Jean Durtal was a writer, journalist and poet.
What nationality was Jean Durtal?
Jean Durtal was French.
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