Claude Gagnière facts for kids
Claude Gagnière (born January 20, 1928 – died September 12, 2003) was a French writer. He was born in a town called Alès and later passed away in Paris. Claude Gagnière was known for his love of words and his unique way of writing about them. After he died, he was honored with a special award in 2004, called the Bouquinistes prize, for all the wonderful books he had written.
About Claude Gagnière
Claude Gagnière was a writer who enjoyed playing with words and exploring their meanings. He had a special talent for finding interesting and often funny facts about language. His books are like treasure chests full of unusual words, clever sayings, and short poems. He wanted to share the joy and wonder of words with his readers.
His Books and Writings
Claude Gagnière wrote several books that show his passion for language. Many of his works are like special dictionaries or collections of interesting phrases and poems.
- All over all - Small dictionary of the unusual and of the smile (1986): This book is like a small dictionary, but it's filled with words and phrases that are unusual or make you smile.
- To the happiness of the words (1989): This title suggests a book that celebrates the joy and beauty of words.
- Of words and wonders (1994): Another book where Gagnière explored the amazing things about language.
- Between guillemets: small dictionary of appointments (1996): This book is a collection of famous quotes and sayings, like a dictionary of important "appointments" or phrases.
- Versiculets & texticules: epigrams, madrigals, five centuries of fugitive poetries (1999): This is a collection of short, clever poems and other brief writings from different time periods.
- The fable express: of Alphonse Went to Boris Vian (2002): This book is a collection of fables, which are short stories that often teach a lesson, from different authors.
