Marcel Prévost facts for kids
Eugène Marcel Prévost (born May 1, 1862 – died April 8, 1941) was a famous French writer and playwright. He wrote many novels and plays that were very popular in his time.
About Marcel Prévost
Marcel Prévost was born in Paris, France, on May 1, 1862. He went to Jesuit schools in Bordeaux and Paris. In 1882, he joined a special school called the École polytechnique.
He wrote his first story for a newspaper called Le Clairon in 1881. After finishing his studies, he used his technical skills to work in the tobacco industry for a few years.
His Books and Plays
Prévost wrote many books. Some of his early novels include:
- Le Scorpion (1887)
- Chonchette (1888)
- Mademoiselle Jaufre (1889)
- Cousine Laura (1890)
- La Confession d'un amant (1891)
- Lettres de femmes (1892)
- L'Automne d'une femme (1893)
In 1894, he wrote a very popular book called Les Demi-vierges. This book explored how young girls were affected by education and society in Paris. It was later turned into a play and became a big hit at the Gymnase theater in 1895.
Other important works by Prévost include:
- Le Jardin secret (1897)
- Les Vierges fortes (1900)
- Frédérique (1900)
- Léa (1900)
The last two books, Frédérique and Léa, looked at ideas about women's education and their independence.
Later Works and Achievements
Some of his later novels were:
- L'Heureux ménage (1901)
- Les Lettres à Françoise (1902)
- La Princesse d'Erminge (1904)
- L'Accordeur aveugle (1905)
In 1906, he wrote Monsieur et Madame Moloch, which described German customs at the time. He also had great success in 1904 with his play La Plus faible, which was performed at the famous Comédie-Française theater.
In 1909, Marcel Prévost was chosen to be a member of the Académie française. This is a very important group in France that protects the French language and literature.
Marcel Prévost passed away on April 8, 1941, when he was 78 years old.
