Marcel Aymé facts for kids
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Marcel Aymé (born March 29, 1902 – died October 14, 1967) was a famous French writer. He wrote many different kinds of stories, including novels, children's books, funny stories, and plays for the theater. He also wrote scripts for movies!
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About Marcel Aymé
Marcel Aymé was born in a town called Joigny in Burgundy, France. He went to school at the Collège de Dole. After school, he worked as a journalist in Paris, which means he wrote for newspapers.
His first book, Brûlebois, came out in 1926. In 1929, he won a big award called the Prix Renaudot for his novel La Table aux crevés. He became very well-known after his book La Jument verte (which means The Green Mare) was published in 1933.
From then on, Marcel Aymé focused on writing. He created many stories for children, more novels, and collections of short stories. In 1935, he also started writing scripts for films. His plays were also very popular, like Clérambard (1949), which was a funny play, and Tête des autres (1952), which talked about important social issues.
Marcel Aymé passed away in 1967. He was buried in the Cimetière Saint-Vincent in the Montmartre area of Paris.
Marcel Aymé's Famous Stories
One of Marcel Aymé's most famous short stories is called "Le Passe-Muraille," or "The Walker-Through-Walls." It's about a man named Dutilleul who, at 42 years old, suddenly discovers he can walk right through walls!
At first, this new power is fun and exciting. But as the story goes on, Dutilleul uses his special gift for more serious things. In Paris, there's even a statue of Dutilleul, the main character from this story, that you can visit.
Marcel Aymé's Lasting Impact
Marcel Aymé's creative works have inspired many movies, TV shows, songs, and even comic strips. People still enjoy his unique stories today.
If you ever visit Paris, you can see a special monument dedicated to him. It's in a place called Place Marcel-Aymé in the Montmartre Quarter. This statue is based on his famous short story, "Le Passe-Muraille" ("The Walker through Walls").
Some of His Books and Plays
Marcel Aymé wrote many books and plays. Here are a few well-known ones:
- 1929 La Table aux crevés (translated as The Hollow Field)
- 1933 La Jument verte (translated as The Green Mare)
- 1943 ""Le passe-muraille" (a short story, also known as "The Man Who Walked through Walls")
- 1934-1946 Les Contes du chat perché (translated as The Magic Pictures and The Wonderful Farm), which are popular children's stories.
- Clérambard (1950) – a popular play.
- Other People's Heads (La tête des autres) (1952) – another important play.
Movies Inspired by His Work
Many of Marcel Aymé's stories and plays have been turned into movies and TV shows. Here are some examples:
- Street Without a Name (1934), based on his novel La Rue sans nom.
- Mr. Peek-a-Boo (1951), based on "The Walker-Through-Walls" short story.
- La Traversée de Paris (1956), a famous film based on his short story.
- The Man Who Walked Through the Wall (1959), another movie based on "The Walker-Through-Walls."
- The Green Mare (1959), based on his novel.
- Uranus (1990), based on his novel Uranus.
Marcel Aymé also worked as a screenwriter, helping to write the scripts for movies like:
- Crime and Punishment (1935)
- Papa, Mama, the Maid and I (1954)
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A robot for kids.
See also
In Spanish: Marcel Aymé para niños
