Ben-Haim, Marylise (1928–2001)

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Ben-Haim, Marylise (1928–2001)

Algerian novelist and painter. Name variations: Myriam Ben; Myriam Ben Haim or Haïm. Born Marylise Ben Haim in 1928 in Algiers, Algeria; died 2001.

Sentenced to 20 years hard labor for participation in Algerian war; writings include Ainsi naquit un homme (1982), Sur le chemin de nos pas (1984) and Sabrina, ils t'ont volé ta vie (1986).

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