Yves Bonnefoy
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Yves Bonnefoy was born on June 24, 1923, in Tours and died on July 1, 2016, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][2][4][5][6][7][8][9][12][10][13][11]. He held French citizenship and was known for his work as a translator, writer, art critic, poet, university teacher, and philosopher [1][14][8][12][15]. His intellectual pursuits spanned poetry, essay, art criticism, and translation [16], and he was an atheist .
He received his education at the Faculty of Arts of Paris, Lycée Descartes, and the University of Poitiers . Bonnefoy was recognized with numerous literary awards, including the Prix Goncourt de la Poésie, the Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL, the Prix mondial Cino Del Duca, the Balzan Prize, the Golden Wreath, the Franz Kafka Prize, and two additional prizes [17]. His contributions to literature and criticism were grounded in his academic background and his engagement with language and perception [1][14][8][12][15][16].
Key Facts
- Place of death: 15th arrondissement of Paris[11]
- Spouse: Lucille Vines[12]
- Child: Mathilde Bonnefoy[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Native language: French[15]
- Occupation: philosopher[16], essayist[17], art historian[18]
- Field of work: poetry[19], essay[20], art criticism[21], translation[22], creative and professional writing[23]
- Employer: Princeton University[24], Johns Hopkins University[25], Brandeis University[26], Yale University[27], Collège de France[28], City University of New York[29], University of Geneva[30], University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[31]
- Educated at: Faculty of Arts of Paris[32], Lycée Descartes[33], University of Poitiers[34]
- Award received: Prix Goncourt de la Poésie[35], Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL[36], Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[37], Balzan Prize[38], Golden Wreath[39], Franz Kafka Prize[40], Horst Bienek Award for Poetry[41], Pierrette Micheloud Poetry Prize[42], Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[43], Roger-Kowalski award[44], The prize of the BNF[45], FIL Award[46], Janus Pannonius International Poetry Prize[47], International Nonino Prize[48]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[49], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[50]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[51]
- Sex or gender: male[52]
- Genre: essay[53]
- Commons category: Yves Bonnefoy[54]
- Archives at: Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives[55]
- Residence: Tours[56]
- Family name: Bonnefoy[57]
Why It Matters
Yves Bonnefoy has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Yves Bonnefoy born?
Yves Bonnefoy was born in Tours[2].
Where did Yves Bonnefoy die?
Yves Bonnefoy died in Paris[4].
Who was Yves Bonnefoy married to?
Yves Bonnefoy's spouses include Lucille Vines[12].
What did Yves Bonnefoy do for work?
Yves Bonnefoy worked as a translator[5], writer[6], art critic[7], poet[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Yves Bonnefoy go to school?
Yves Bonnefoy was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[32], Lycée Descartes[33], and University of Poitiers[34].
What awards did Yves Bonnefoy receive?
Honors received include Prix Goncourt de la Poésie[35], Grand prix de littérature de la SGDL[36], Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[37], and Balzan Prize[38].