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Roger Caillois

(1913–1978) Philosopher France

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Roger Caillois was a philosopher from France, best known for Pierre Alechinsky.

Quick Facts About Roger Caillois

Born
March 3, 1913
Died
December 21, 1978
Nationality
France
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
Pierre Alechinsky
Known for
Man, Play and Games

About Roger Caillois

Roger Caillois was a French intellectual and prolific writer whose original work brought together literary criticism, sociology, poetry, ludology and philosophy by focusing on very diverse subjects such as games, surrealism, south-American literature, the mineral world, dreams and images, ethnology, the history of religions and the sacred. He was also instrumental in introducing Latin American authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Neruda and Miguel Ángel Asturias to the French public. After his death, the French Literary award Prix Roger Caillois was named after him in 1991.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon Grand prix national des Lettres Georges-Dupau award Marcel Proust Prize Officer of the Legion of Honour

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