Boris Pahor Says French Title Recognition for Slovenian Language

Ljubljana, 25 January - French Ambassador Nicole Michelangeli bestowed the rank of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres of France on Trieste-based Slovenian author Boris Pahor in Ljubljana on Tuesday, honouring the 97-year-old for his literary talent and his ties to France, its language and culture.

Ljubljana
Writer Boris Pahor received the French order of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
French Ambassador Nicole Michelangeli hands to writer Boris Pahor the French order of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
French Ambassador Nicole Michelangeli hands to writer Boris Pahor the French order of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
French Ambassador Nicole Michelangeli hands to writer Boris Pahor the French order of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
French Ambassador Nicole Michelangeli hands to writer Boris Pahor the French order of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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