Edmond de Goncourt

Edmond de Goncourt
Edmond de Goncourt (1822–1896) was a French writer and critic, best known for his collaboration with his brother, Jules de Goncourt. Together, they co-authored several influential works, including "Germinie Lacerteux" and "Renée Mauperin," which explored realism and the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century France. Edmond is also remembered for founding the Académie Goncourt in 1896, which established the prestigious literary award, the Prix Goncourt. After Jules' death in 1870, Edmond continued writing alone, producing notable works like "La Faustin."

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The partnership of Edmond and Jules de Goncourt is probably the most curious and perfect example of collaboration recorded in literary history. The brothers worked together for twenty-two years, and the amalgam of their diverse talents was so complete that, were it not for the information given by the survivor, it would be difficult to guess what each brought to the work which bears their names. Even... more...

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