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Jean Pliya

Jean Pliya (July 21, 1931 – May 14, 2015) was a Beninese playwright and short story writer.

Born in what was then Dahomey, Pliya was educated at the University of Dakar and then the University of Toulouse. He graduated from the second in 1957 and in 1959 returned to his homeland to teach. He went on to hold ministerial positions in the Benin government.

His work often considers colonial history and issues of values. He has also attempted to translate the Fon people's tales for a French-speaking audience.

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