Dox (poet)
(1913-1978)
Malagasy writer
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Jean Verdi Salomon Razakandrainy (1913–1978), commonly known as Dox, was a Malagasy writer and poet considered one of the most important literary figures in the country's history. He is principally renowned for his poetry and plays, but was also a painter, wrote and performed musical compositions, and translated several major French and English language works into Malagasy. His works have formed part of the language arts curriculum in Madagascar at every grade level since the country regained independence in 1960.
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13 January 1913 Manankavaly, Madagascar
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| Died |
14 June 1978 (aged 65) Antananarivo, Madagascar
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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