Philippe Jaccottet

Philippe Jaccottet (1925–2021) was a Swiss poet, translator and writer.

Overview

Born at Moudon in 1925, died at Grignan in 2021.

In detail

Philippe Jaccottet studied at University of Lausanne. the recorded working language is French, German and Spanish.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing and translating activity. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are verse and essay.

Residence is recorded at Grignan. Membership is recorded of German Academy for Language and Literature, Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts and Comité des intellectuels pour l'Europe des libertés.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Goncourt de la Poésie, Schiller prize, Grand prix national de la poésie and Rambert Award.

Sources

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    “Philippe Jaccottet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q123521: Philippe Jaccottet

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