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Public Profile: Bonnefoy, Yves Jean
Yves Jean Bonnefoy
Born on June 24, 1923 in Tours, France, Yves Jean Bonnefoy is a French poet, essayist, and translator.
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Recent Projects
- Translation of The Oresteia by Aeschylus (2022)
- Essay: The Curve of Time (2021)
- Poem: The Light of the Stars (2020)
Awards and Honors
- Grand Prix de Poésie de l'Académie française (1987)
- Goncourt Prize for Poetry (1995)
- European Prize for Literature (2009)
Additional Information
- Bonnefoy is a member of the Académie française.
- He has been awarded the Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur.
- His work has been translated into more than 30 languages.