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Mathias Énard

French writer, translator, and university teacher · France · On the map · Writers · Born 1972 · age 54

Mathias Énard is a French writer and translator. He is the recipient of several literary awards, including the Prix Goncourt in 2015, for his novel Compass. Since 2020, he has produced and hosted a literary program on France Culture.

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2025Joseph-Kessel PrizeAward2017Leipzig Book Award for European UnderstandingAward2016Officer of Arts and LettersAward2015Prix GoncourtAward2013Porte Doree prizeAward2010Prix Goncourt des LycéensAward2009Prix du Livre InterAward2008Candide PreisAwardPrix DécembreAward2004Prix des cinq continents de la francophonieAward1972Born11 January 1972

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Joseph-Kessel Prize2025
Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding2017
Officer of Arts and Letters2016
Prix Goncourt2015
Porte Doree prize2013
Prix Goncourt des Lycéens2010
Prix du Livre Inter2009
Candide Preis2008
Prix Décembre2008
Prix des cinq continents de la francophonie2004

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France
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Writers
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Born 1972 · age 54

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