Pierre Alien

1939–1996 (age 57)

Biography

Pierre Alien devoted his career to translation, weaving linguistic skill with deep respect for different voices to ensure stories reached appreciative readers across languages.

His diligence fostered cross-cultural conversations, a quiet testament now honored at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

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