Pierre de Marivaux
Also known as Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux, Pierre Carlet, Pierre Marivaux, P'er Karle Marivo, Marivaux
French novelist and dramatist (1688-1763)
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Pierre de Marivaux was a French writer from the 18th century who created novels and plays that were popular during his lifetime. His works are considered important in the history of French literature for their witty dialogue and exploration of love and human relationships.
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- “Le cœur de l'homme est un grand fripon!”
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Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (/mærɪˈvoʊ/; French: [pjɛʁ kaʁlɛ də ʃɑ̃blɛ̃ də maʁivo]; 4 February 1688 – 12 February 1763), commonly referred to as Marivaux, was a French playwright and novelist.
Marivaux is considered one of the most important French playwrights of the 18th century, writing numerous comedies for the Comédie-Française and the Comédie-Italienne of Paris. His most important works are Le Triomphe de l'amour, Le Jeu de l'amour et du hasard and Les Fausses Confidences. He also published a number of essays and two important but unfinished novels, La Vie de Marianne and Le Paysan parvenu.