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Bonnefoy YvesJean

Jun 24, 1923

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

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Remembering Since 2016

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Death:Death, Cause unspecified 1 July 2016 chart Placidus Equal_H.

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French writer, art historian, poet and literary theorist. Link to Wikipedia biography

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Bonnefoy Yves-Jean (1923-2016)

Yves-Jean Bonnefoy, born on June 24, 1923, in Tours, France, and passed away on July 1, 2016, was a prominent French poet, essayist, translator, and art critic. Unfortunately, specific real-time news updates and social media details are unavailable for individuals who are deceased. During his lifetime, Bonnefoy maintained a relatively private profile, and information about his social media presence, if any, is not readily accessible.

Throughout his career, Bonnefoy received numerous accolades for his literary contributions. He was awarded the prestigious Prix Goncourt for poetry in 1987 and the Franz Kafka Prize in 1995, among other honors. His work has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be studied and appreciated worldwide.

While precise details regarding his recent projects before his passing in 2016 might not be publicly documented, Bonnefoy remained active in the literary world. He consistently published poetry collections, essays, and translations throughout his career, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to his craft. Some of his later works include "The Present Hour" (L'heure présente) and "Second Simplicity" (La seconde simplicité). Bonnefoy’s work explored themes of presence, absence, the relationship between language and reality, and the search for meaning in the world.

Information regarding specific archival resources or scholarly research pertaining to Yves-Jean Bonnefoy can likely be found through libraries, universities, and literary institutions that specialize in French literature.

Selected Works:

  • On the Motion and Immobility of Douve (Du mouvement et de l'immobilité de Douve)
  • Yesterday Reigning Desert (Hier régnant désert)
  • Beginning and End of Snow (Début et fin de la neige)
  • The Curved Planks (Les planches courbes)

For those interested in learning more about Bonnefoy's literary work, exploring collections of his poetry and essays would provide a valuable introduction to his unique voice and philosophical insights.

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