Guy de Maupassant
French writer (1850-1893)
Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5, 1850 in Tourville-sur-Arques and died on July 6, 1893 in Passy, aged 42. Recorded occupations: short story writer, playwright, journalist, novelist, writer and poet. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: literary realism. Fields of work: literature, theatre and journalism. Notable works include “Bel-Ami”, “Boule de Suif”, “Une Vie” and “The Horla”. Educated at Lycée Henri-IV, Lycée Pierre-Corneille and Le Séminaire d'Yvetot. Honours include Vitet Prize.
- Born
- August 5, 1850 · Tourville-sur-Arques
- Died
- July 6, 1893 · Passy
- Age at death
- 42
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- short story writer, playwright, journalist, novelist, writer, poet
- Movements
- literary realism
- Notable works
- Bel-Ami, Boule de Suif, Une Vie, The Horla
- Education
- Lycée Henri-IV, Lycée Pierre-Corneille, Le Séminaire d'Yvetot
- Honours
- Vitet Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 104 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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