Paul Bourget
French writer, playwright and critic (1852–1935)
Paul Bourget was born on September 2, 1852 in Amiens and died on December 25, 1935 in Paris, aged 83. Recorded occupations: playwright, writer, essayist, novelist, literary critic and poet. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include Member of the Académie française, president and chairperson. Notable works include “Cruelle énigme”, “Au bord de la mer”, “Les Aveux / Donner pour donner”, “Un crime d'amour” and “André Cornélis”. Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Collège Sainte-Barbe, École pratique des hautes études and University of Paris. Honours include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Concours général, Taylorian Lecture and Vitet Prize. Member of Académie Française, Ligue de la Patrie Française and Zutiste.
- Born
- September 2, 1852 · Amiens
- Died
- December 25, 1935 · Paris
- Age at death
- 83
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- playwright, writer, essayist, novelist, literary critic, poet
- Positions held
- Member of the Académie française, president, chairperson
- Notable works
- Cruelle énigme, Au bord de la mer, Les Aveux / Donner pour donner, Un crime d'amour, André Cornélis
- Education
- Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Collège Sainte-Barbe, École pratique des hautes études, University of Paris
- Honours
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Concours général, Taylorian Lecture, Vitet Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 38 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY 2.5
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