Roland Dorgelès facts for kids
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Roland Dorgelès
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Roland Dorgelès in 1923
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Roland Lecavelé
15 June 1885 |
| Died | 18 March 1973 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Author |
Roland Dorgelès was a famous French writer. He was born on June 15, 1885, and passed away on March 18, 1973. He was also a member of the Académie Goncourt, which is a group of important French writers.
He was born in Amiens, France, and his real name was Roland Lecavelé. He chose the name Dorgelès as his "pen name" (a special name writers use). He picked this name to remember his visits to a town called Argelès. Roland spent his childhood growing up in Paris.
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Roland Dorgelès: A Writer's Life
Roland Dorgelès was a very active writer, meaning he wrote many books. He is best known for his book called Wooden Crosses (in French, Les croix de bois). This book is a powerful story about World War I, a big war he fought in himself.
Wooden Crosses: A War Story
Wooden Crosses was published in 1919, right after the war ended. The book helped people understand what it was like to be a soldier during that time. It won a special award called the Prix Femina, which is given to French writers. This shows how important and well-loved his book was.
Helping Other Artists
Besides writing, Roland Dorgelès also helped other talented people. He was a "juror" for the Prix Blumenthal. This means he was one of the judges who decided who would receive money to help them create art.
The Prix Blumenthal was a grant, like a scholarship, given to artists between 1919 and 1954. It helped painters, sculptors, writers, and musicians. Roland Dorgelès played a part in supporting new artistic talent in France.
See Also
- Joachim-Raphaël Boronali
