Georges Borgeaud
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Georges Borgeaud was a Swiss writer and publisher.
and Jean Cuttat.
His novel The Préau (1952), partly autobiographical, also described this period of his life.
He gave private lessons, and worked as a bookseller in Zurich and Fribourg.
His stay at the castle of Glérolles, where he met S. Corinna Bille
, provides the framework for his second novel The Dishes of Bishops (1959). A collection of poetic prose, Italy (1959), followed, and a monograph on the painter Pierre Boncompain.
He settled in Paris in 1946. Georges Borgeaud wrote slowly and carefully rewrote several times his manuscripts, and exceling in describing the world outside.
for travel abroad (1974), the Prix Médicis
for essay (1986).
Georges Borgeaud also received a special tribute in 1989 of Vaud Foundation for the promotion and artistic creation.
Biography
Georges Borgeaud studied at Collège d'Aubonne and Collège de Saint-Maurice, where he met Maurice ChappazMaurice Chappaz
Maurice Chappaz was a French-language Swiss poet and writer. He published more than 40 books and won several literary awards, including his country's most notable award, the Grand Prix Schiller, in 1997....
and Jean Cuttat.
His novel The Préau (1952), partly autobiographical, also described this period of his life.
He gave private lessons, and worked as a bookseller in Zurich and Fribourg.
His stay at the castle of Glérolles, where he met S. Corinna Bille
S. Corinna Bille
S. Corinna Bille was a French speaking writer from Switzerland. Bille was born in Lausanne, the daughter of Swiss painter Edmond Bille. She won the 1975 Prix Goncourt de la Nouvelle for La Demoiselle sauvage...
, provides the framework for his second novel The Dishes of Bishops (1959). A collection of poetic prose, Italy (1959), followed, and a monograph on the painter Pierre Boncompain.
He settled in Paris in 1946. Georges Borgeaud wrote slowly and carefully rewrote several times his manuscripts, and exceling in describing the world outside.
Awards
He won awards: Critics Award for The Awning (1952), the International Journalism Award in Rome (1962), the Prix RenaudotPrix Renaudot
The Prix Théophraste-Renaudot or Prix Renaudot is a French literary award which was created in 1926 by ten art critics awaiting the results of the deliberation of the jury of the Prix Goncourt....
for travel abroad (1974), the Prix Médicis
Prix Médicis
The Prix Médicis is a French literary award given each year in November. It was founded in 1958 by Gala Barbisan and Jean-Pierre Giraudoux. It is awarded to an author whose "fame does not yet match his talent."...
for essay (1986).
Georges Borgeaud also received a special tribute in 1989 of Vaud Foundation for the promotion and artistic creation.
Works
; Éditions L'Age d'homme, 1982- La Vaisselle des évêques, roman, Gallimard, 1959
- Italiques, chroniques, Éditions L'Age d'homme, 1969
- Le Voyage à l'étranger, roman, Bertil Galland, 1974, ISBN 2253013676
- Le Soleil sur Aubiac, Bernard Grasset, 1987, ISBN 9782246260516
- Mille Feuilles (tomes I-IV), chroniques, 1997-1999; La Bibliothèque des arts, 1997, ISBN 9782884530361
- Le Jour du printemps, roman, Denoël, 1999, ISBN 9782207248959
External links
- Official website
- http://www.filmsdocumentaires.com/films/970-georges-borgeaud
- http://archives.tsr.ch/player/peintre-borgeaud2
- "Georges, Borgeaud", French wikipedia