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French novelist and dramatist (1688-1763)

Also known as: Pierre Carlet de Marivaux, Marivaux, Marivaux champion du monde, P'er Karle Marivo, Pierre Carlet, Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux

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Known works

Théâtre choisi (1800)
Le Paysan Parvenu
Le jeu de l'amour et du hasard (1912)
Game of Love and Chance (Drama Classics)
La seconde surprise de l'amour