Yann Queffélec
| Yann Queffélec | |
|---|---|
 Yann Queféllec (2013) | |
| Born |
September 4, 1949 Paris |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | Winner of Prix Goncourt |
| Notable work | Les Noces barbares (1984) |
| Partner(s) | Brigitte Engerer |
| Relatives | Anne Queffélec |
| Awards | Prix Goncourt in 1985 |
Yann Queffélec (born September 4, 1949 in Paris)[1] is a French author who won the Prix Goncourt in 1985 for his novel Les Noces barbares, translated into English as The Wedding.[2][3] He is the former husband of pianist Brigitte Engerer,[4] and the brother of musician Anne Queffélec.[5]
Partial bibliography
- Les Noces barbares (1984)
- Osmose (2000)[6]
- The Sea (2003): coauthor with photographer Philip Plisson and Eliane Georges.[7]
References
- ↑ "J'ai tout pour plaire et tout pour déplaire". Evene.fr.
- ↑ Stuewe, Paul (9 December 1989). "Always willing to take on the powers that be". Toronto Star.
- ↑ Bernstein, Richard (1 May 1985). "Is it passé to be enagé?". New York Times.
- ↑ Lamy, Jean-Claud (31 July 2008). "Yann Queffélec: une gueule d'écrivain" (in French). Le Figaro.
- ↑ "Yann Queffélec : " Bartók est un peu Breton "". Nantes: Maville. 3 February 2007.
- ↑ Daniell, Steven (22 March 2001). "Osmose. (Fiction).(Review)". World Literature Today.
- ↑ Bowles, Philip (1 February 2003). "Article: Portrait of the sea". Geographical.
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