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About Jean Franco

Birth

1914

Death

1971

French mountain guide and writer (1914-1971)

Jean Franco was born in the city of Nice in 1914.

He combined his passion for the mountains as a guide with his prolific career as a writer.

His work is noted for its deep analysis of Latin American literature and society.

He is the author of over 40 works exploring history and civilization.

His book Plotting Women is a fundamental reference on gender and representation in Mexico.