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Charles Beys

Charles Beys (died 26 September 1659) was a French poet and playwright. He wrote of himself that "did not love work or glory too much", whilst other contemporaries stated his poetry writing was "commonly easy, natural, even exact". He is notable as the first French playwright to show an insane asylum on stage.

Charles Beys

Born
1610 · Paris.
Died
1659 · Paris.
Nationality
France
Occupation
poet · playwright · writer
Languages
French

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