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Gemma Salem
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Salem in 2015
Born 2 August 1943
Died 20 May 2020(2020-05-20) (aged 76)
Nationality Swiss
Occupation Writer

Gemma Salem (born August 2, 1943 – died May 20, 2020) was a talented writer from Switzerland. She wrote many books and plays that were enjoyed by readers and audiences.

About Gemma Salem

Gemma Salem spent her early years in the Middle East. She went to different Catholic schools in cities like Istanbul, Tehran, and Beirut.

In the early 1960s, she moved to Europe. There, she worked in various jobs, including being a dancer, a secretary, and an actress. She later moved to Switzerland. In 1967, she married Rémy Dubugnon and became a Swiss citizen.

Her Writing Journey

Gemma Salem started to become well-known for her writing. In 1982, her novel Le Roman de Monsieur Boulgakov was nominated for the Prix Médicis. This is an important literary award in France.

She won the Schiller Prize in 1992, which is a major award for Swiss literature. She was also recognized for other awards in 1993, like the Prix Médicis essai and the Prix Colette.

In 1990, Gemma Salem moved to Vienna, Austria. She lived there until she passed away on May 20, 2020, at the age of 76. Her writings and other materials are kept safe at the literature center at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland.

Her Works

Gemma Salem wrote many interesting books and plays. Here are a few examples of her work:

  • Le Roman de Monsieur Boulgakov (1982) - This was one of her early novels.
  • Thomas Bernhard et les siens (1993) - An essay about another writer.
  • Schubert (1994) - A book about the famous composer.
  • Où sont ceux que ton cœur aime (2019) - One of her later novels.
  • Quelques jours dans la vie de Monsieur Boulgakov (1989) - A play she wrote.
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