Charles Monselet
French journalist, novelist, poet and playwright

Charles Monselet

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French journalist, novelist, poet and playwright
Gender:
Male
Places:
France
Is:
WriterCriticJournalistFood criticPoetPlaywright
Work field:
Film, TV, Stage & RadioFood and DrinksJournalismLiterature
Birth:
30 April 1825(Nantes)
Death:
19 May 1888(Paris)
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Biography

Charles Monselet (30 April 1825, Nantes - 19 May 1888, Paris) was a French journalist, novelist, poet and playwright, nicknamed "the king of the gastronomes" by his contemporaries. He specialised in comedic and romantic novels and his total output was around 40 volumes.