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Tzvetan Todorov

(1939–2017) Non-fiction Writer Bulgaria

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Tzvetan Todorov was a non-fiction writer from Bulgaria, best known for Introduction à la littérature fantastique.

Quick Facts About Tzvetan Todorov

Born
March 1, 1939
Died
February 7, 2017
Nationality
Bulgaria
Profession
Non-fiction Writer
Notable works
Introduction à la littérature fantastique
Known for
The Fantastic: A Structural Approach to a Literary Genre, The Conquest of America: The Question of the Other
Spouse
Nancy Huston

About Tzvetan Todorov

Tzvetan Todorov was a Bulgarian-French historian, philosopher, structuralist literary critic, sociologist and essayist. He was the author of many books and essays, which have had a significant influence in anthropology, sociology, semiotics, literary theory, intellectual history and culture theory.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences La Bruyère Prize Vauban Prize European Prize for Literature Knight of the Legion of Honour Officer of Arts and Letters Honorary doctor of the University of Liège
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honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos Prix de la critique Jean-Michel Gaillard Prize Maujean prize Q137797322

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