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Henri Barbusse: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born May 17, 1873 • France
Died August 30, 1935 (aged 62) • Moscow • Russia
Awards And Honors Prix Goncourt (1916)
Notable Works “Le Feu; journal d’une escouade” • “Staline” • “Under Fire”

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