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Jules Romains

(1885–1972) Playwright France

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Jules Romains was a playwright from France, best known for Les hommes de bonne volonté.

Quick Facts About Jules Romains

Born
August 26, 1885
Died
August 14, 1972
Nationality
France
Profession
Playwright
Notable works
Les hommes de bonne volonté
Known for
Knock, Men of Good Will
Spouse
Gabrielle Romains

About Jules Romains

Jules Romains was a French poet and writer and the founder of the Unanimism literary movement. His works include the play Knock ou le Triomphe de la médecine, and a cycle of works called Les Hommes de bonne volonté . Sinclair Lewis called him one of the six best novelists in the world.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Concours général Eugène Dabit populist novel award Grand Prize for the Best Novels of the Half-Century Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès

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