Rachilde
French author and playwright
Born
Died
1953
72 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A French author and playwright active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributions included novels and plays that explored themes of gender and identity. Gained recognition for the use of irony and unconventional characters. Besides literary works, involvement in the Parisian literary scene was significant, where relationships with other prominent writers were established.
Wrote the novel 'Monsieur Venus'
Authored the play 'La Marquise de Sade'
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