Georges Courteline

1858–1929 · lived 71 years

Georges Courteline was a celebrated French writer and playwright, known for his sharp humor, social satires, and keen observations on daily life and institutions. His plays and short stories often portray eccentric characters and absurd situations, with a unique style that combines realism and fantasy. He is considered a master of comedy and an insightful chronicler of the society of his time.

n. 1858-06-25, Tours · m. 1929-06-25, 13.º arrondissement de Paris

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Georges Courteline (1858-1929), pseudonym of Georges Victor Moineaux, was a French writer and playwright, celebrated for his biting humor and his ability to portray the small absurdities of life. His work, comprising plays, novels, and short stories, is marked by sharp dialogues, caricatured characters, and a subtle but penetrating social critique. Titles such as "Le Train de 8h47" and "Messieurs les Ronds-de-cuir" are examples of his unmistakable style, which established him as one of the great names in French comedy. Despite facing financial and recognition difficulties during part of his life, Courteline left a lasting legacy in literature, influencing later generations of humorists and playwrights.

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It is better to waste one’s youth than to do nothing with it at all.

Women are better than they are reputed to be: they don’t mock the tears men shed unless they themselves are responsible for them.

A woman never sees what we do for her, she only sees what we don’t do.

One of the most visible effects of a child’s presence in the household is to turn the worthy parents into complete idiots when, without him, they would perhaps have remained mere imbeciles.

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