Another “Unknown” Nobel Winner?: Reflections on Translations of Patrick Modiano’s Work

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Works by Modiano (all published Paris: Gallimard)

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Translations

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Other Works Cited

• Alter, Alexandra, and Dan Bilefsky. “Patrick Modiano, a Modern ‘Proust,’ is Awarded Nobel in Literature.” New York Times, October 9, 2014. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/10/books/patrick-modiano-wins-nobel-prize-in-literature.html?_r=0. Accessed December 20, 2014.
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