Édouard Estaunié
French novelist and literary critic
French novelist and literary critic
Contributed significantly to French literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Estaunié published several novels and gained recognition for exploring themes of identity and social issues. His works often reflected contemporary societal changes and human psychology. In addition to fiction, Estaunié was involved in literary criticism, influencing subsequent writers and critics within the French literary scene.
Wrote 'Les Vaincus'
Wrote 'La Vie de Paris'
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