Claude Gagnière
Claude Gagnière (born January 20, 1928 in Alès , † September 12, 2003 in Paris ) was a French author. His main occupation was the literary director of the French book club France Loisirs .
Works (selection)
- Tout sur tout - Petit dictionnaire de l'insolite et du sourire. France Loisirs, Paris 1986, ISBN 2-7242-2229-6 .
- Au bonheur des mots. Robert Laffont, Paris 1989, ISBN 2-221-05675-2 .
- Des mots et merveilles. Robert Laffont, Paris 1994, ISBN 2-221-06878-5 .
- Entre guillemets. Petit dictionnaire de citations (= Le meilleur des mots. ) Robert Laffont, Paris 1996, ISBN 2-221-08106-4 .
- Versiculets & texticules. Epigrammes, madrigaux, cinq siècles de poésies fugitives. Robert Laffont, Paris 1999, ISBN 2-221-09002-0 .
- with François Caradec: La fable express. D'Alphonse Allais à Boris Vian. Cherche midi, Paris 2002, ISBN 2-86274-975-3 .
Awards
Claude Gagnière received the “Prix des Bouquinistes” posthumously in 2004 for his complete works.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gagnière, Claude |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 20, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Alès |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 12, 2003 |
| Place of death | Paris |