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Dominique Fernandez
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Fernandez in 2009
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| Born | 25 August 1929 |
| Alma mater | École normale supérieure |
| Known for | Member of the Académie Française |
| Spouse(s) | Diane de Margerie |
| Children | 2 |
Dominique Fernandez (born August 25, 1929) is a famous French writer. He writes novels, essays, and travel books. He won the Prix Goncourt in 1982 for a novel about Pier Paolo Pasolini. In 2007, he became a member of the important Académie Française.
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About Dominique Fernandez
Dominique Fernandez was born in France on August 25, 1929. His birthplace was Neuilly-sur-Seine, which is a town near Paris. His father, Ramón Fernández, was a literary critic. His father had a difficult role during World War II. Dominique Fernandez later defended his father in a speech.
His Education and Early Career
Fernandez studied at the École Normale Supérieure. This is a very famous school in France. He earned a special degree in Italian literature. In 1957 and 1958, he taught in Naples, Italy. This was at the French Institute there.
His writing career started in 1958. He wrote a study about modern Italian novels. After that, he worked as a literary critic. He wrote for a weekly magazine called L'Express. He also worked for a publishing company named Grasset. Today, he writes a regular column for a Swiss art and culture magazine called Artpassions.
Family Life and Teaching
In 1961, he married Diane de Margerie. They had two children, a son named Ramon and a daughter named Laetitia. They later divorced in 1971.
From 1966 to 1989, Dominique Fernandez taught Italian literature. He taught at the University of Haute-Bretagne in Rennes. He also worked as a critic for Le Nouvel Observateur. This was another important magazine. He also wrote for an opera magazine.
Joining the Académie Française
In 2007, Dominique Fernandez became a member of the Académie Française. This is a very old and respected French institution. It works to protect the French language. When new members join, they get a special ceremonial sword. Fernandez chose an image of Ganymede for the handle of his sword.
