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George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier (6 March 1834 – 8 October 1896) was a Franco-British cartoonist and writer known for work in Punch and a Gothic novel Trilby, featuring the character Svengali.
George du Maurier (born March 6, 1834, Paris, France—died Oct. 6, 1896, London, Eng.) was a British caricaturist whose illustrations for Punch were acute commentaries on the Victorian scene. He also wrote three successful novels. du Maurier, George: A Pardonable Mistake.
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Trilby is a novel by George du Maurier and one of the most popular novels of its time. Published serially in Harper's New Monthly Magazine from January to August 1894, it was published in book form on 8 September 1894 and sold 200,000 copies in the United States alone. [1]
Dec 27, 2013 · Now it’s the turn of George du Maurier (1834-96), or George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier, to give him his full name. Here are the five reasons we’ve discovered for why we should all know this Victorian writer. 1. He was also a talented cartoonist, who drew what is perhaps the most famous Victorian cartoon.
Mar 2, 2011 · A comprehensive overview of the life and work of George Du Maurier, the celebrated cartoonist and novelist of the 19th century. Learn about his famous books, his illustrations, his family, and his legacy.
Sep 1, 2017 · Learn about the best-selling novel of the Victorian era, written by a cartoonist, and its lasting impact on culture and language. Discover why Trilby, Svengali, and trilby hat became popular terms and how the novel was adapted for stage and screen.
George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier (6 March 1834 – 8 October 1896) was a Franco-British cartoonist and writer known for work in Punch and a Gothic novel Trilby, featuring the character Svengali. His son was the actor Sir Gerald du Maurier.
