Alexandre Dumas fils

French novelist and playwright

Alexandre Dumas fils - French novelist and playwright
Born

July 27th, 1824
201 years ago

Died

November 27th, 1895
129 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

Links & References

Born in 1824, Dumas fils was a prominent French novelist and playwright, recognized for his literary contributions, particularly in the realm of drama. He gained acclaim with the play 'La Dame aux Camélias', which tells the poignant story of a tragic love affair between a courtesan and a young nobleman. This work inspired numerous adaptations, including Verdi's opera 'La Traviata'. Dumas fils also engaged in themes surrounding social issues, notably in his works that addressed the plight of women and morality.

Wrote 'La Dame aux Camélias'

Inspiration for 'La Traviata'

Contributed to discussions on women's rights

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