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edmond de goncourt

 

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Noun edmond de goncourt has 1 sense
  1. Goncourt, Edmond de Goncourt, Edmond Louis Antoine Huot de Goncourt - French writer who collaborated with his brother Jules de Goncourt on many books and who in his will established the Prix Goncourt (1822-1896)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

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Term: Edmond de Goncourt

Description:

Edmond de Goncourt was a renowned French author and critic, best known for his collaboration with his brother Jules de Goncourt. Together, they were prominent figures of the Naturalist literary movement in the late 19th century. Edmond de Goncourt was not only recognized for his literary contributions but also for establishing the prestigious Académie Goncourt, which awards the highly esteemed Prix Goncourt annually to outstanding French-language fiction.

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As a noun:

  1. Edmond de Goncourt's literary works greatly influenced the Naturalist movement in France.
  2. The Académie Goncourt continues to honor the legacy of Edmond de Goncourt through its prestigious literary award.
  3. I am currently reading a biography that delves into the life of Edmond de Goncourt.

As an adjective:

  1. The Goncourt brothers' novels offer a remarkable insight into 19th-century French society.
  2. Her writing style is reminiscent of Edmond de Goncourt's attention to vivid descriptions.
  3. The annual Prix Goncourt is a highly anticipated event in the French literary community.

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