Jules Sandeau facts for kids
Léonard Sylvain Julien Sandeau (born February 19, 1811 – died April 24, 1883), known as Jules Sandeau, was a famous French writer. He wrote many novels and plays during his lifetime.
Early Life
Jules Sandeau was born in a town called Aubusson in France. When he was older, he went to Paris to study law.
In Paris, he met a writer named George Sand, whose real name was Madame Dudevant. They became friends and worked together on a novel called Rose et Blanche in 1831. George Sand later chose her famous pen name, George Sand, from the "J. Sand" name they used for this book.
Major Works
Jules Sandeau wrote novels and plays for almost 50 years. Some of his most important books include:
- Marianna (1839), which tells a story inspired by George Sand.
- Le Docteur Herbeau (1841)
- Catherine (1845)
- Mademoiselle de la Seiglière (1848), a popular story about French society. This book was later turned into a play in 1851.
- Madeleine (1848)
- La Chasse au roman (1849)
- Sacs et parchemins (1851)
- La Maison de Penarvan (1858)
- La Roche aux mouettes (1871)
Sandeau also wrote plays with another famous writer, Émile Augier. Sandeau usually came up with the story ideas, and Augier helped turn them into plays for the theater. Sandeau's plays were often more popular than his novels.
Later Life and Achievements
Jules Sandeau received several important positions during his life. In 1853, he became a conservator at the Mazarin library. A conservator helps take care of books and documents.
In 1858, he was chosen to be a member of the Académie française. This is a very respected group in France that works to protect the French language. He also became a librarian at St Cloud in 1859. When this job ended, he received a pension, which is like a retirement payment.
Death
Jules Sandeau passed away in Paris in 1883. He was buried in the Cimetière du Montparnasse, a famous cemetery in Paris.
See also
In Spanish: Jules Sandeau para niños
