Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux
French author and poet of notable writings
Born
November 7th, 1619
406 years ago
Died
November 6th, 1692
333 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Born in 1619, contributed significantly to literature during the 17th century. Authored 'Historiettes', a collection of stories capturing the lives and intrigues of his contemporaries. His work offered insights into the social and political atmosphere of the time, as well as commentary on the lives of notable figures in French society. Des Réaux's literary style combined elements of biography and anecdote, and he is regarded as an important figure in French literary history.
Authored 'Historiettes', detailing historical anecdotes
Provided insights into 17th-century French society
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