Rachilde

French author and playwright

Rachilde - French author and playwright
Born

February 11th, 1860
165 years ago

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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