Yann Queffélec
Yann Queffélec (born 4 September 1949 in Paris) is a French author who won the Prix Goncourt in 1985 for his novel Les Noces barbares, translated into English as The Wedding or The Savage Wedding. He is the former husband of the late pianist Brigitte Engerer and the brother of musician Anne Queffélec. Their father was the writer Henri Queffélec.
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- Yann Queffélec
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- 4 September 1949
- Birthplace
- Paris
- Occupation
- Author
- Known for
- Winner of Prix Goncourt
- Awards
- Prix Goncourt in 1985
- Nationality
- France
- Honours
- Prix Goncourt · Prix Breizh · Ar Mor Award
- Languages
- French
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Yann Queffélec (born 4 September 1949 in Paris) is a French author who won the Prix Goncourt in 1985 for his novel Les Noces barbares, translated into English as The Wedding or The Savage Wedding. He is the former husband of the late pianist Brigitte Engerer and the brother of musician Anne Queffélec. Their father was the writer Henri Queffélec.
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• Name — Yann Queffélec • Born — 4 September 1949 • Birthplace — Paris • Notable Works — Les Noces barbares (1984) • Occupation — Author • Known for — Winner of Prix Goncourt • Partner — Brigitte Engerer • Relatives — Anne Queffélec • Awards — Prix Goncourt in 1985
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Yann Queffélec born at Paris.
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• Les Noces barbares (1984) • Osmose (2000) • The Sea (2003): coauthor with photographer Philip Plisson and Eliane Georges.
Yann Queffélec au Festival international de géographie 1994
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The authorities additionally record the heading Yann Queffelec. His recorded language was French. He was the child of Henri Queffélec. Recorded as having received Prix Goncourt, Prix Breizh and Ar Mor Award.
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