Jean d'Esme
French writer
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| Intro | French writer | |
| Places | France | |
| was | Writer Journalist Novelist Children's writer | |
| Work field | Journalism Literature | |
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| Birth | 27 September 1894, Shanghai, People's Republic of China | |
| Death | 24 February 1966Nice, arrondissement of Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (aged 71 years) |
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Jean d'Esme (27 September 1894 – 24 February 1966) was a French writer and journalist.
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Born Jean Marie Henri d'Esmenard in Shanghai, China, he studied in Paris in National School of Overseas France. After turning to journalism and travelling, he took the pseudonym Jean d'Esme and started writing for magazines Je sais tout, Le Matin and L'Intransigeant. In 1936, d'Esme produced a film in location of eastern Niger. He wrote a series of articles for L'Écho de Paris regarding Ethiopia. He became known for his adventure novels, most notably The Red Gods. During Spanish Civil War d'Esme was imprisoned for filming in prohibited areas. He has written a number of books for children.