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Christian Bobin

Christian Bobin (24 April 1951 – 24 November 2022) was a French author and poet. Bobin received the 1993 Prix des Deux Magots for the book Le Très-Bas (translated into English in 1997 by Michael Kohn and published under two titles: The Secret of Francis of Assisi: A Meditation and The Very Lowly).

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Christian Bobin

Christian Bobin

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Name
Christian Bobin
Born
24 April 1951
Birthplace
Le Creusot, Saône-et-Loire, France
Died
24 November 2022
Place of death
Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Occupation
Essayist Poet
Full name
Christian Gérard Bobin.
Nationality
France.
Fields
poetry and creative and professional writing.
Honours
Prix des Deux Magots, Grand prix catholique de littérature, Prix d'Académie, Prince-Pierre-de-Monaco Award, Prix Goncourt de la Poésie and Scriptures & Spiritualities Award.
Languages
French.

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