About Taos Amrouche
Lived 1913 – 1976 (aged 63). Taos Amrouche was a French and Algerian singer, novelist, poet and writer.
Marie-Louise-Taos Amrouche (Tamazight: Mari-Lwiz Ṭawes Ɛemruc, March 1913 – 2 April 1976) was a Kabyle writer and singer. In 1947, she became the first Kabyle woman to publish a novel. Her family had moved to Tunisia to escape persecution after their conversion in Algeria. had a great impact on her life, and her literary style would reflect the oral traditions of the Kabylie Berber people of her mother's heritage. and in 1935 went to France for studies at the École Normale at Sèvres.
She died in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire in France.
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Who was Taos Amrouche?
Kabylian writer and singer (1913-1976)
When was Taos Amrouche born?
Taos Amrouche was born on 4 March 1913 in Tunis.
When did Taos Amrouche die?
Taos Amrouche died on 2 April 1976 in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire.
What was Taos Amrouche's occupation?
Taos Amrouche was a singer, novelist, poet and writer.
What nationality was Taos Amrouche?
Taos Amrouche was French and Algerian.
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