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Artist | S.Veyrié |
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Credit | Own work |
License | cc-by-sa-3.0 |
Desc | David Foenkinos au salon du livre Radio France, 26 novembre 2011 |
Usage | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 |
French author
David Foenkinos is ...
Alive
Born | 28 October 1974 in Paris |
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Age | 48 years, 8 months |
Sex or gender | male |
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Country of citizenship | France |
Sibling | Stéphane Foenkinos |
Occupation | film director, screenwriter, writer and children's writer |
Notable work | Charlotte |
Awards | Prix Goncourt des Lycéens, Prix Renaudot, Roger Nimier Prix, Prix François-Mauriac and Grand prix Jean-Giono |
Influenced by | Woody Allen |
Twitter username | DavidFoenkinos |
About David Foenkinos
David Foenkinos is a French author who has made a name for himself with his unique writing style and ability to capture the essence of human emotions. Born on October 28, 1974, in Paris, Foenkinos grew up in a family of artists and was exposed to the world of literature and music from a young age.
Foenkinos began his career as a musician, but soon turned to writing, publishing his first novel, "In the Eye of the Sun," in 2001. Since then, he has written over a dozen novels, including "Charlotte," which won the Prix Renaudot and the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens in 2014.
Foenkinos' writing is characterized by its poetic language, humor, and ability to explore complex emotions. His novels often deal with themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and are known for their ability to move readers to tears.
In addition to his novels, Foenkinos has also written screenplays and directed films, including the critically acclaimed "La Délicatesse," which he co-directed with his brother, Stéphane.
Despite his success, Foenkinos remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to write and explore new avenues of storytelling, and his work has earned him a devoted following of readers around the world.
References:
- "David Foenkinos." Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/69776.David_Foenkinos
- "David Foenkinos." The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/oct/31/charlotte-david-foenkinos-review
- "David Foenkinos." French Culture. https://frenchculture.org/books-and-ideas/authors-on-tour/11334-david-foenkinos
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