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“On nous veut avec les stigmates des grandes écoles, je le veux avec les stigmates de la vie.”

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Jean Giono
Jean Giono

Jean Giono was a French author born on March 30, 1895, and died on October 8, 1970. He is known for his works that depict the life of the French countryside and his admiration for nature. more

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