Jean Amrouche

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Jean-Elmouhoub Amrouche (1906-1962) was a French-language Algerian poet. Born in Kabylie in Algeria, Amrouche emigrated with his family to Tunisia while still young. He later moved to Paris for studies.

Amrouche is considered the most important poet for the development of francophone literature in Algeria.

He was the older brother of fellow writer Taos Amrouche.

[edit] Selected works

  • Chants Berbères de Kabylie, 1939
  • Etoile Secrète, 1937
  • Cendres : poèmes, 1928-1934, 1934

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