François Cheng

François Cheng (born 1929) is a French writer, poet and essayist.

Overview

Recorded at birth as 程抱.

Born at Nanchang in 1929.

In detail

François Cheng studied at École pratique des hautes études and Nanjing University. Sylvie Gentil is recorded as having studied under François Cheng. the recorded working language is Chinese and French.

Positions recorded include member of the Académie française. Membership is recorded of Académie Française.

Works named in the authority record are Le Dit de Tianyi.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Prix Femina and Grand prix de la francophonie.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “François Cheng”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q469459: François Cheng

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