Georges Ohnet

Georges Ohnet (1848–1918) was a French novelist and playwright, born in Paris in 1848 and died there in 1918. He studied law and worked in journalism, and in literary terms he opposed realist fiction, preferring plots full of twists and strong emotion. His best-known work is the series Les Batailles de la Vie, whose volumes such as La Grande Marnière and Serge Panine were highly popular in their day. Several of his works were later adapted for the stage, which further extended his influence. The library holds 11 of his works, including the multiple volumes of Serge Panine and Marchand de Poison. Beyond these facts about his life and writing, public information about him is limited.