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Bernard Nabonne
1897–1951
Known for vivid French novels rooted in Béarn and Paris, this early 20th-century writer won the Prix Renaudot for Maïtena in 1927. He also moved easily into historical biography, building a body of work that earned several literary prizes.
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Maïténa : roman
by Bernard Nabonne
About the author
Born in Madiran in 1897, Bernard Nabonne was a French novelist and biographer of Béarn heritage. He wrote fiction and historical works in French, and his name is most closely linked with Maïtena, the novel that won the Prix Renaudot in 1927.
His best-known books include La Butte aux Cailles (1925) and Maïtena (1927). Later in his career, he also received other major French literary honors, including the Prix Montyon for À l'abandon, the Prix Paul-Flat for À la Gasconne, and the Prix Thérouanne for Joseph Bonaparte.
Nabonne died in Paris in 1951. His work bridges regional fiction and popular history, making him an appealing author for listeners who enjoy French settings, strong atmosphere, and stories shaped by place and tradition.