Prosper merimee biography of william shakespeare

French writer Date of Birth: 27.09.1803 Country: France

Content:

1. Prosper Mérimée: A Master of Historical Fiction and the Supernatural
2. Literary Debut and Hoaxes
3. Historical Fiction and the Influence of Walter Scott
4. Famous Novellas and International Acclaim
5. Imperial Service and Personal Disillusionment
6. Passion for Spanish and Russian Literature

Prosper Mérimée: A Master of Historical Fiction and the Supernatural

Early Life and Education

Prosper Mérimée was born in Paris, son of a painter.

He initially studied law but soon switched his focus to languages and literature. He mastered Greek, Spanish, English, and Russian, as well as classical literature.

Literary Debut and Hoaxes

At the age of 19, Mérimée wrote his first play, "Cromwell," under the encouragement of his friend, Stendhal.

He then devoted himself to literature full-time. In 1825, he published a collection of plays, "The Theater of Clara Gazul," which he falsely attributed to a Span