Jean-Louis Courriol

Jean-Louis Courriol is a distinguished professor and translator known for his profound love of Romanian literature. Having discovered the Romanian language over fifty years ago, he has dedicated his career to translating iconic Romanian works into French, particularly those of Liviu Rebreanu and Mihai Eminescu. At 76 years old, Courriol has played a pivotal role in promoting Romanian literature in France and Switzerland through his exceptional translations. His passion for Romanian culture is matched by a personal connection, as he waited five years for approval to marry his Romanian translator wife, Florica, with whom he has shared his life for over five decades.