Henriette Dibon
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Henriette Dibon | |
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 Henriette Dibon in 1925 | |
| Born | 9 August 1902 |
| Died | 9 September 1989 (aged 87) Avignon, Vaucluse, France |
| Occupation | Author |
Henriette Dibon, also known as Farfantello, (1902-1989) was a French poet and short story writer. A member of the Félibrige, she wrote both in Provençal and French. She won three literary prizes from the Académie française.
Career
Dibon was a teacher.[3] She also served as the curator of the Musée Roure in Avignon.[3][4]
Dibon was the author of many poetry and short story collections in Provençal and French. She was a member of the Félibrige,[3] and Joseph d'Arbaud prefaced her 1934 poetry collection entitled Li lambrusco.[5] Meanwhile, her poetry was praised by Charles Rostaing and René Jouveau.[6]
Dibon won three literary prizes from the Académie française: the Prix Valentine de Wolmar for Ratis in 1967; the Prix Amic for Le Radeau in 1974; and the Prix Broquette-Gonin for Le marquis de Baroncelli in 1982.[7]
