Coindreau, Maurice-Edgar

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1892-12-25

Death 1990-10-20

Nationality: French,

Language: French,

Biographical notes:

Maurice Edgar Coindreau was a French author and translator, best known for his translations of key American novels into French. Born in La Roche-sur-Yon, France, he taught in Madrid before taking a position at Princeton, where he taught from 1922-1961. He translated both English and Spanish works into French, but is best known for his translations of major American authors, such as Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and John Steinbeck, among many others. His translations helped popularize American literature in France, and subsequently helped influence French writers such as Camus and Sartre. He also wrote several original works about literature.

From the description of Maurice Edgar Coindreau letter to Mr. Hyslop, 1943 Jan. 9. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 155847658