Yves Navarre was a French writer. A gay man, most of his work concerned homosexuality and associated issues, such as AIDS. In his romantic works, Navarre was noted for his tendency to emphasize sensuality and "the mystical qualities of love" rather than sexuality or sensationalism. He was awarded the 1980 Prix Goncourt for his novel Le Jardin d'acclimatation.

Headlines from September 24, 1940

'CHIP' ROBERT QUITS DEMOCRATIC POST; Resignation Follows House Report Showing His Firm Got Defense Contracts

Berlin Warns Greece and Egypt To Renounce Ties With Britain; GREECE AND EGYPT WARNED BY BERLIN

BRITISH DIVE LOW INTO REICH CAPITAL; Bomb Center of City in Raid of 4 Hours--Fire Ports in 'Invasion Weather'

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