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Michel Déon

Born
Aug 4, 1919 · Aged 97
Died
Dec 28, 2016
Place of birth
Paris, France
Gender
Male
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Biography

Michel Déon (4 August 1919 – 28 December 2016) was a French novelist and literary columnist. He published over 50 works and was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Prix Interallié for his 1970 novel, Les Poneys sauvages (The Wild Ponies). Déon's 1973 novel Un taxi mauve received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française. His novels have been translated into numerous languages. He is considered to have been one of the most innovative French writers of the 20th century. In 1978, Déon was elected to the Académie française. Early years Michel Déon was born in Paris on 4…