biography
| name: |
Murger, (Louis) Henri
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pronunciation:
[mürzhay]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1822–61)
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| biography:
| Writer, born in Paris, France. He began life as a notary's clerk, devoted his time to literature, and led the life of privation and adventure described in his first novel, Scènes de la vie de Bohème (1845). With Barrière, he adapted it for the stage, which inspired Giacosa and Illica's libretto for Puccini's opera La Bohème (1896). During his later years he led a dissipated life, writing slowly and fitfully. His other works include Le Pays Latin (1861, The Latin Country) and a great deal of poetry. |
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