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Joseph Kessel
Born in Argentina in 1898, Joseph Kessel's family moved to France in 1908. He studied in Nice and Paris and flew for the French air force in World War One. Kessel published his fir...view moreBorn in Argentina in 1898, Joseph Kessel's family moved to France in 1908. He studied in Nice and Paris and flew for the French air force in World War One. Kessel published his first novel in 1922, and went on to win the Grand Prix de l'Academie Francaise for Les captifs (1926). He flew again, for the Free French air force, during World War Two, after which he continued to write, to great acclaim, becoming a member of the AcadŽmie Francaise in 1962. He died in 1979.view less
Books by Joseph Kessel
Belle De Jour: A Novel The Man With The Miraculous Hands Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Army of Shadows Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mermoz Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings