Marcel Schwob
Born in 1867
Fiction
Marcel Schwob was a French symbolist writer active in the late 19th century.
Born in 1867, he was known for his erudition and mastery of languages.
Schwob's works, including Double Heart, The King in the Gold Mask, and Imaginary Lives, were influential in the symbolist movement.
He was associated with other prominent literary figures of his time, such as Mallarmé and Jarry.
Schwob's writing is characterized by its blend of scholarship, imagination, and elegant prose.
His innovative approach to biographical fiction in Imaginary Lives had a lasting impact on later authors.
Schwob died in 1905, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in French symbolist literature.
