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Also known as Marcel Ayme

French writer (1902–1967)

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Marcel André Aymé was a French writer, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. Born in Joigny, Yonne, France, on March 29, 1902, he worked in genres including children's and young adult literature, theatre, screenplay, and journalism. His notable works include *Les contes bleus de chat perché*, *Moonbirds*, *The wonderful farm*, *Understanding fiction -- Second Edition*, and *Four modern French comedies*.

Aymé received the Prix Renaudot and the Prix Blumenthal during his career. He died in Paris on October 14, 1967, and was buried in Saint-Vincent Cemetery.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1902
Died
1967
Works
221

Top works

  • Contes choisis
  • Les contes bleus de chat perché
  • Moonbirds
  • The wonderful farm
  • Understanding fiction -- Second Edition

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Film & TV

Writing · Joigny, Yonne, France

Marcel Aymé (29 March 1902 – 14 October 1967) was a French novelist and playwright, who also wrote screenplays and works for children. Marcel André Aymé was born in Joigny, in the Burgundy region of France, the youngest of six children. His father, Joseph, was a blacksmith, and his mother, Emma Monamy, died when he was two years old, after the family had moved to Tours. Marcel was sent to live…

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
France
Active from
1902
Active to
1967

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
28
Total plays
156

<a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Marcel+Aym%C3%A9">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Key facts

Born
Marcel André Aymé , ( 1902-03-29 ) 29 March 1902, Joigny
Died
14 October 1967 (1967-10-14) (aged 65), Paris
Resting place
Cimetière Saint-Vincent
Occupation
Author and dramatist
Language
French
Education
Collège de l'Arc (Dole) [ fr ]
Notable works
La Jumente verte , Le Passe-muraille
Notable awards
Prix Renaudot
Spouse
Marie-Antoinette Arnaud

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
André
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
Joigny
Place of death
Paris
Languages spoken
French
Native language
French
Genre
essay
Image
Marcel Aymé 1929.jpg
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Commons category
Marcel Aymé
date of birth
1902-03-29
date of death
1967-10-14
place of burial
Saint-Vincent Cemetery
name in native language
Marcel Aymé
birth name
Marcel André Aymé
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Encyclopedic overview

Marcel Aymé's grave. Cimetière Saint-Vincent, Paris. Marcel Aymé ( French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl ɛme]; 29 March 1902 – 14 October 1967) was a French novelist and playwright, who also wrote screenplays and works for children.

Biography

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