Antoine François Prévost
French novelist and translator
Born
April 1st, 1697
327 years ago
Died
1763
262 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1697, this individual was a prominent French novelist and translator. Best recognized for the novel "Manon Lescaut," which depicts the tragic love story of its title character. The narrative explored themes of passion and betrayal, ultimately finding a place in the literary canon. This individual also contributed translations of several significant works from English to French, broadening the accessibility of literature in the French language. His writing style and thematic choices influenced various authors and left a lasting legacy in the field of literature.
Authored the novel 'Manon Lescaut'
Translated important English literary works
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