Jean de La Varende

Jean de La Varende Jean de La Varende (24 May 1887 at the Château de Bonneville in Chamblac, Eure – 8 June 1959) was a French writer. He wrote novels, short stories, biographies and monographs, in particular on the subject of Normandy. He initially tried to become a naval officer like his father, but gave up because of his weak heart. He was elected into the Académie Goncourt in 1942.

He received the 1938 Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française for ''Centaur of God''. His 1936 novel ''Leather-Nose'' was the basis for the 1952 film ''Leathernose'', directed by Yves Allégret. Provided by Wikipedia
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    La maréchal de Tourville et son temps / by La Varende, Jean de, 1887-1959

    Published 1952
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    Flaubert par lui-même / by La Varende, Jean de 1887-1959

    Published 1951
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    Pays d'Ouche : 1740-1933 / by La Varende, Jean de 1887-1959

    Published 1965
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    Les manants du roi : 1793-1950 / by La Varende, Jean de 1887-1959

    Published 1938
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    La sorcière : roman / by La Varende, Jean de 1887-1959

    Published 1954
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    Nez-de-Cuir : gentilhomme d'amour ; suivi de Les masques / by La Varende, Jean de 1887-1959

    Published 1993
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