Édouard de Goncourt was a French novelist and critic born on May 26, 1820, in Paris. He is best known for his novels that explored the lives of the working class and the underprivileged. His writing style was characterized by its realism and attention to detail. Goncourt's early life was marked by financial struggles, which influenced his writing. He began his career as a journalist and critic, eventually turning to novel-writing in the 1850s. His most famous works include novels that exposed social injustices and explored themes of poverty, disease, and mortality. Throughout his life, Goncourt maintained a close relationship with his brother Jules de Goncourt, who was also a writer. The brothers collaborated on several projects, including their novel "Germinie Lacerteux," which is considered one of their most notable works. Goncourt's writing often incorporated elements of naturalism and realism, reflecting the social and economic conditions of 19th-century France. His novels frequently featured detailed descriptions of everyday life, as well as a focus on the struggles and hardships faced by ordinary people. Édouard de Goncourt died on June 18, 1896, at the age of 76.
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