Paul Adam

Novelist

Birthday December 7, 1862

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Jan 2, 1920 (57)

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About

Late 19th and early 20th-century French writer whose works of historical fiction include La Force and Les Demoiselles Goubert. Many of his novels are set during the era of the Napoleonic Wars.

Before Fame

He published his first historical novel, La Force, in 1899.

Trivia

His 1913 novel Stephanie discusses the controversial idea that arranged marriages are more fulfilling than those based on romance.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Paris, France.

Associated With

Both he and scientist Leon Foucault were born in Paris.