Assia Djebar
Author and translator, 'Fantasia'
Born
June 30th, 1936
89 years ago
Died
2015
10 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Algeria
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An Algerian-French author and translator, contributed significantly to literature through novels, essays, and plays. Wrote primarily in French, exploring themes of identity, culture, and women's rights in the context of Algerian history. Notable works include 'Fantasia: An Algerian Cavaliers' and 'Women of Algiers in Their Apartment.' Worked as a translator and professor, promoting literary exchange between cultures.
Authored 'Fantasia: An Algerian Cavaliers'
Wrote 'Women of Algiers in Their Apartment'
Served as a member of the Académie Française
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