Yves Navarre

Yves Navarre

Country

France

Birth - Death

1940 - 1994

Occupation

Writer

Notable Achievements

Chevalier de la Legion d'honeur

Prix Goncourt

Description

Author whose writings concern homosexuality and AIDS, often in an autobiographical form. Awarded the Prix Goncourt for his novel 'Le Jardin d'acclimatation' (1980). Other novels include 'Ce sont amis que vent emporte' (1992). Committed suicide.

See Also

• LGBTQ Individuals Who Have Received France's Highest Honours

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.amis-yvesnavarre.org/yves-navarre/
• http://www.yvesnavarre.org/biographie.htm
• https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-yves-navarre-1409462.html

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