Francis Ambrière (27 September 1907, Paris – 1 July 1998) was a French author who was selected for the Prix Goncourt in 1940, for his book Les Grandes Vacances; the prize was awarded in 1946 because of World War II.
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Born | 27 September 1907 Paris, France |
Died | 1 July 1998 (1998-08) (aged 90) |
Occupation | French author |
Language | French |
Nationality | French |
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Notable awards | Prix Goncourt in 1940 for his book Les Grandes Vacances |
Francis Ambriere has been recognized for his novel Les Grandes Vacances, which chronicles the lives of French prisoners of war in 1940. He is also the author of several Guides bleus for example in Paris in 1949, and then Greece in 1957, or on Italy published in 1960.
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