Janet Flanner
Journalist and author of Paris Journals
Born
March 13th, 1892
133 years ago
Died
1978
47 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent journalist and author, contributed to The New Yorker starting in 1925, writing the influential 'Letter from Paris' series. Flanner captured the cultural and political atmosphere of France, particularly during the interwar period and World War II. Her work provided insightful commentary on significant events and figures of the time. In addition to journalism, authored several books including 'Paris Journals' that chronicled her experiences and observations in Paris. Flanner's writing style combined literary elegance with incisive analysis, making her a notable figure in American journalism.
Contributed to The New Yorker from 1925
Authored 'Paris Journals' documenting life in Paris
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