Sylvie Harris
British and French author
1964 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British and French author
Born
July 3, 1964
Age
~62 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, university teacher, novelist
United KingdomBorn in Barnsley
1964
Born in Barnsley (1964-07-03)
2022
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Present
Age ~62
About
Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris is a British author, best known for her 1999 novel Chocolat, which was adapted into a film of the same name. Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, of a French mother and a British father, she was a teacher of French for 15 years and had published three novels during this period before the surprise success of Chocolat enabled her to write full time. Since then she has written over 30 books in a number of genres, including fantasy, psychological thriller, novellas, short stories and non-fiction. Harris's books often feature themes of women's empowerment, folklore, motherhood, community, outsiders and outcasts, and food.
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Who is Sylvie Harris?+
Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris is a British author, best known for her 1999 novel Chocolat, which was adapted into a film of the same name. Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, of a French mother and a British father, she was a teacher of French for 15 years and had published three novels during this period b
What does the name Sylvie mean?+
The name Sylvie means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Derived from Latin silva (forest).en". It is of French origin.
When was Sylvie Harris born?+
Sylvie Harris was born on July 3, 1964.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Derived from Latin silva (forest).en
The name Sylvie is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Derived from Latin silva (forest).en". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sylvie — July 3, 1964
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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