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Leïla Slimani

b. 3 October 1981 · From Morocco, citizen of France

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Leïla Slimani, née le 3 octobre 1981 à Rabat au Maroc, est une journaliste et écrivaine franco-marocaine. Elle a notamment reçu le prix Goncourt 2016 pour son deuxième roman, Chanson douce. ---------- Leïla Slimani (born 3 October 1981) is a French-Moroccan writer and journalist. She is als…

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Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Contemporary Literature Essays Politics & Society

Also Known As

Leila Slimani, Slimani Leila, Leïla SLIMANI

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Leïla Slimani best known for?

    Leïla Slimani is widely recognized for her novel "Chanson douce," which won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2016. This award significantly elevated her profile in contemporary French literature.

  • Are any of Leïla Slimani's books part of a series?

    Leïla Slimani has written a trilogy of novels known as "The Country of Others" series, which explores the experiences of a Moroccan woman in post-colonial France. The first book in this series is "Le pays des autres."

  • Has Leïla Slimani won any major literary awards?

    Leïla Slimani was awarded the Prix Goncourt in 2016 for her novel "Chanson douce." This is one of France's most significant literary prizes.