Marguerite Duras

Marguerite Duras (1914–1996) was a French writer, film director and screenwriter.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Marguerite Germaine Marie Donnadieu.

Also worked under the name Marguerite Duras.

Born at Gia Định in 1914, died at 6th arrondissement of Paris in 1996.

In detail

Marguerite Duras studied at University of Paris. the recorded working language is French and Vietnamese.

The field of work recorded is performing arts. The authority associates the name with Nouveau Roman.

Residence is recorded at Paris. Employment is recorded with Elle and Libération.

Works named in the authority record are The Lover, Moderato Cantabile, The Sea Wall, The Ravishing of Lol Stein, Le Vice-Consul and India Song.

Work by Marguerite Duras is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Goncourt, Grand prix du théâtre and Austrian State Prize for European Literature.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Marguerite Duras”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q153248: Marguerite Duras

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