Jules Romains
1885–1972
· lived 86 years
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Jules Romains, pseudonym of Louis Farigoule, was a prominent French novelist and playwright, primarily known for his work "Les Hommes de bonne volonté" (The Men of Good Will). His writing often explores collective psychology and social dynamics.
n. 1885-08-26, Saint-Julien-Chapteuil · m. 1972-08-14, 13.º arrondissement de Paris
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Born in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil on August 26, 1885, Jules Romains studied philosophy and literature. His literary career was marked by the founding of the "Nouveau Siècle" group and the publication of "Les Hommes de bonne volonté", a vast series of 27 novels depicting life in France in the early decades of the 20th century, examining the interconnections between individuals and society at large. Romains also had a notable career in theater, with plays such as "Knock". He was elected to the French Academy. Jules Romains passed away in 1972.
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