Romain Gary
Romain Gary was a prominent French novelist, screenwriter, and diplomat, renowned for his unique literary style and exploration of complex themes such as identity, war, and human resilience. Born in 1914 in Vilnius, he immigrated to France in his youth and became a notable figure in literature, winning the prestigious Prix Goncourt twice under his own name and once under the pseudonym Emile Ajar. His works, including 'The Roots of Heaven' and 'White Dog', often reflect his experiences as a World War II aviator and a member of the French Resistance. Gary's life was marked by his multifaceted identity and his commitment to social issues, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature.
Born on May 08, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,488 | $54,000 | 49$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,722,289 | 2,488 | $54,000 | 49$ |
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Lithuania:
Vilnius residents gathered at the monument dedicated to writer Romain Gary to express their disapproval of plans to cut down trees.
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France:
Romain Gary is mentioned alongside other literary figures in the context of 'La Pléiade'.
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France:
Romain Gary is mentioned in Agnès b.'s stories from her past.
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Monaco:
Romain Gary is mentioned as another personality honored in the park.
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Monaco:
Romain Gary is included among the notable personalities who have lived in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
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Monaco:
Alice Taglioni was touched by Romain Gary's book, La Vie devant soi.
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Monaco:
Romain Gary expressed his affection for the Mediterranean in his work La Promesse de l’aube.
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Andorra:
Romain Gary recounts his youth, his uprooting, and his relationship with the mother who raised him alone.
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Andorra:
Romain Gary is portrayed as a literary impostor whose ambition shaped his own legend.
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Andorra:
Romain Gary is the author of the autobiographical story adapted into the play 'La Promesse de l'Aube'.
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