Alice Piguet

author

French[1] b. 16 September 1901, Nîmes, France[1] d. 24 June 1993, Paris, France[1] active 1929–1978

Alice Piguet (born Alice Odette Pourcherol) was a French writer specializing in children's literature and romance novels. She is well-known for her contributions to the 'Albums du gai savoir' series published by Gallimard, notably 'Tirely astronome' (1935). Under the pseudonym Alice de Chavannes, she also authored several sentimental novels during the mid-20th century. Her work often blended imaginative storytelling with educational themes, earning her recognition in French children's literature.[1,2]

  • children's literature
  • science fiction
  • romance

Books

Works by Alice Piguet

  • 1935 Tirely astronome Gallimard · book · French Part of the 'Albums du gai savoir' series.
  • 1929 Notre France Desclée de Brouwer · book · French
  • 1945 Thérèse et le Jardin Bourrelier · book · French Won the Prix Jeunesse in 1945.
  • 1966 Tonio et les traboules Magnard · book · French Won the Prix Fantasia in 1967.

Awards

  • 1945 Prix Jeunesse
  • 1967 Prix Fantasia

References

  1. Alice Piguet link
  2. Alice Piguet link