Francis de Miomandre

Francis de Miomandre (1880–1959) was a French writer, novelist and literary critic.

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Overview

Recorded at birth as Francis Félicien Gabriel Gilbert Durand.

Also worked under the name Francis de Miomandre.

Born at Tours in 1880, died at Saint-Brieuc in 1959.

In detail

the recorded working language is French and Spanish.

The field of work recorded is writing, literary criticism and journalism. André Gide, Valery Larbaud and Paul Claudel are recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Club des longues moustaches.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Goncourt, Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol.

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    “Francis de Miomandre”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3081769: Francis de Miomandre

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