A colossal bore… I feel I could write something like it tomorrow, if my cat inspired me by walking over the piano.
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| Birth: | 28th September, 1803 |
| Death: | 23rd September, 1870 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Archaeologist, Dramatist, Historian |
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Prosper Mérimée was a French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer. He is perhaps best known for his novella Carmen, which became the basis of Bizet's opera Carmen. Prosper Mérimée was born in Paris. He studied law as well as Greek, Spanish, English, and Russian. He was the first translator of much Russian literature in France.
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