Robert, Marie-Anne de Roumier (1705–1771)
Robert, Marie-Anne de Roumier (1705–1771)
French novelist. Born 1705 in Paris, France; died 1771.
Works, which focus on injustices done to women and lower classes, include La Paysanne philosophe (The Peasant Woman Philosopher, 1762), La Voix de la nature (The Voice of Nature, 1763) and Nicole de Beauvais (1766); also wrote 2 novels of fantasy, Voyage de milord Céton dans les sept planètes (Journey of Lord Seton in the Seven Planets, 1765–66) and Lesondins (1768).
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