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Mohammed Dib

Algerian writer (1920-2003) · Algeria · On the map · Writers · Died at 82

Mohammed Dib was an Algerian author. He wrote over 30 novels, as well as numerous short stories, poems, and children's literature in the French language. His work covers the breadth of 20th century Algerian history, focusing on Algeria's fight for independence.

Mohammed Dib is read about 79 times a day, in 28 languages.

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2003Died2 May 20031998Mallarmé prizeAward1994Grand prix de la francophonieAward1991Franco-Arabic Friendship AwardAward1971Broquette-Gonin prizeAward1953Fénéon Prize for literatureAward1920Born21 July 1920

Awards

Mallarmé prize1998
Grand prix de la francophonie1994
Franco-Arabic Friendship Award1991
Broquette-Gonin prize1971
Fénéon Prize for literature1953

About this person

Country
Algeria
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2003 · aged 82