Henri-René Lenormand (3 May 1882 - 16 February 1951) was a French playwright. He was born on 3 May 1882 in

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. His plays, steeped in symbolism, were recognized for their explorations of subconscious motivation, deeply reflecting the influence of the theories of

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. He was the son of a composer,

René Lenormand René Lenormand (1846–1932), was a French composer, father of playwright Henri-René Lenormand (1882–1951). He was author of ''Étude sur l'harmonie moderne'' and well known as a composer of mélodies and music teacher.Actes du Colloque Autour ...

, and was educated at the

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.''Encyclopædia Britannica'': Henri-René Lenormand
/ref> When Lenormand died on 16 February 1951 in

, he was survived by his wife, Dutch actress

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Bibliography

*''Le Cachet Rouge'' (1900) *''La Grande Mort'' (1905) *''Au Désert'' (1905) *''Le Réveil de l'instinct'' (1908) *''Les Possédés'' (1909) *''Terres Chaudes'' (1913) *''Les Ratés'' (1920) *''Les Mangeurs de Rêves'' (1922) *''Mixture'' (1927) *''La Folle du Ciel'' (1936) *''Les Pitoëff, souvenirs'' (1943) *''Confessions d'un auter dramatique'' (1949) *''Marguerite Jamois'' (1950)

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External links

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Finding aid to the H.R. Lenormand papers at Columbia University. Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
20th-century French dramatists and playwrights 1882 births 1951 deaths Writers from Paris {{France-playwright-stub