Jeanne Galzy
French novelist and biographer (1883-1977) · France · On the map · Writers · Died at 93
Jeanne Galzy (1883-1977), born Louise Jeanne Baraduc, was a French novelist and biographer from Montpellier. She was a long-time member of the jury for the Prix Femina.
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1977Died6 May 19771932Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1931Prix BrentanoAward1923Prix FeminaAward1883Born30 September 1883
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Largely forgotten today, she was known as a regional author, but also wrote three novels early in her career that explore lesbian topics; she has been referred to as one of the "pioneers in the writing of lesbian desire and despair."
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France
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Writers
Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1883 to 1977 · aged 93
