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Flavien Ranaivo

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Flavien Ranaivo (Arivonimamo, May 13, 1914-Troyes December 20, 1999) was a Malagasy poet and journalist. [1]

Life

His family was noble, and he spent most of his life in contact with nature. His works are influenced by Malagasy ballad and song forms, in particular the hain-teny. Ranaivo also held important civic and government posts.

Works

  • L'ombre et le vent (1947)
  • Mes chansons de toujours (1955)
  • Le retour au bercail (1962)
  • Littérature magache (1956)
  • Images de Madagascar (1968)

References