About Marcel Arland
Lived 1899 – 1986 (aged 86). Marcel Arland was a French writer, essayist, novelist, journalist, literary critic and screenwriter.
Marcel Arland (5 July 1899, Varennes-sur-Amance, Haute-Marne – 12 January 1986, Haute-Marne) was a French novelist, literary critic, and journalist.
Biography With René Crevel and Roger Vitrac he founded the dadaist newspaper Aventure. He was awarded the Prix Goncourt for L'Ordre in 1929, and was elected to the French academy in 1968. He directed the Nouvelle Revue Française from 1968 to 1977.
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Who was Marcel Arland?
French writer (1899–1986)
When was Marcel Arland born?
Marcel Arland was born on 5 July 1899 in Varennes-sur-Amance.
When did Marcel Arland die?
Marcel Arland died on 12 January 1986 in Saint-Sauveur-sur-École.
What was Marcel Arland's occupation?
Marcel Arland was a writer, essayist, novelist, journalist, literary critic and screenwriter.
What nationality was Marcel Arland?
Marcel Arland was French.
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