Jacques Dars Explained

Jacques Dars (1941 – 28 December 2010) was a French sinologist and translator.[1] He translated several works into French, including Water Margin (Shuihu zhuan).

In 1979 he won the Prix Langlois, Prix de l’Académie française for the Traduction de Au bord de l’eau, de Shi Naï-an et Luo Guan-Zhong.[2]

He spoke over 20 languages. He died on 28 December 2010 in Annecy, France at age 69.[1]

Publications

In French:

Translations (in French):

External links

Notes and References

  1. Michel, Albin. "Décès du sinologue Jacques Dars." Agence France Presse at Le Figaro. 4 January 2011. Retrieved on 8 December 2013. "Polyglotte, il parlait plus de vingt langues."
  2. "Jacques DARS." (Archive) Académie française. Retrieved on 8 December 2013.
  3. Web site: Jacques DARS | Académie française.