George Steiner

American writer (1928-2020) · France · On the map · Writers · Lived 1929 to 2020 · aged 90

Francis George Steiner, FBA was a French and American literary critic, essayist, philosopher, novelist and educator. He wrote extensively about the relationship between language, literature and society, as well as the impact of the Holocaust.

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2020Died3 February 20202014Honorary Doctorate from ENSAward2012Honorary Doctor of the University of GironaAward2007Alfonso Reyes International PrizeAward2006Honorary doctor of the University of BolognaAward2003Ludwig-Börne-PreisAward2001Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and HumanitiesAward1998“Today” PrizeAwardHonorary Doctor of Paris Descartes UniversityAward1995Honorary Doctor of Durham UniversityAward1990Honorary doctor of the University of LiègeAward1989Honorary Doctor of the University of BristolAward1984Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1971Guggenheim FellowshipAward1950Rhodes ScholarshipAward1929Born23 April 1929

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