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Narcisse Fournier

1803 – 1880

French journalist, novelist and playwright

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Lived 1803 – 1880 (aged 76). Narcisse Fournier was a French journalist, novelist, playwright, translator and writer.

Narcisse Louis Pierre Fournier (24 November 1803 – 24 April 1880) was a French journalist, novelist and playwright.

Life He began his literary career aged 22 with two pieces, les Secrets de Cœur and la Poupée. From then on he produced a large number of comedies, vaudevilles and dramas (most often in collaboration), a few novels and articles in several reviews, notably the Revue britannique. He also translated English and German works. His works include - un Grand Orateur (1837) ; les Suites d’une faute, 1838 ; Un roman intime; le Bonheur d’être fou ; l’Homme au masque de fer ; le Jeune Père ; un Mari qui n’a rien à faire ; les Absences de Monsieur ; Pénicaut le somnanbule ; M. Candaule ou le roi des maris, la Partie de piquet ; le Mal de la peur ; Struensée ou la reine et le favori ; À la belle étoile ; Alexis Petrovich ; Histoire d’un espion politique.

Examinateur at the Théâtre-Français and the Théâtre du Vaudeville, Fournier was a chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.

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Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Narcisse Louis Pierre Fournier

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Narcisse Fournier?

French journalist, novelist and playwright

When was Narcisse Fournier born?

Narcisse Fournier was born on 24 November 1803 in Paris.

When did Narcisse Fournier die?

Narcisse Fournier died on 24 April 1880 in Paris.

What was Narcisse Fournier's occupation?

Narcisse Fournier was a journalist, novelist, playwright, translator and writer.

What nationality was Narcisse Fournier?

Narcisse Fournier was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Narcisse Fournier

· Wikidata: Q258897

· DBpedia: Narcisse Fournier

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