Yves Bonnefoy

Yves Bonnefoy (1923–2016) was a French translator, writer and art critic.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Yves Jean Bonnefoy.

Born at Tours in 1923, died at Paris in 2016.

In detail

Yves Bonnefoy studied at Faculty of Arts of Paris, Lycée Descartes and University of Poitiers. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is poetry, essay and art criticism. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are essay.

Residence is recorded at Tours. Employment is recorded with Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University and Brandeis University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Prix Goncourt de la Poésie, Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL, Prix mondial Cino Del Duca and Balzan Prize.

Sources

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    “Yves Bonnefoy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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