J.-H. Rosny jeune
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J.-H. Rosny jeune was the pseudonym
of Séraphin Justin François Boex (July 21, 1859 - July 21, 1948), a French
author of Belgian
origin who, along with his better known older brother J.-H. Rosny aîné
, is considered one of the founding figures of modern science fiction
. Born in Brussels
in 1859, until 1909 he wrote together with his older brother Joseph Henri Honoré Boex under the pen name J.-H. Rosny
. After they ended their collaboration Joseph Boex continued to write under the name J.-H. Rosny aîné
(Rosny Senior) while Séraphin used "Rosny jeune" (Rosny Junior).
In 1903, Séraphin Boex was named to the first jury of the Prix Goncourt
along with his brother
. He died in 1948 in Ploubazlanec
, Côtes-du-Nord, France
.
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
of Séraphin Justin François Boex (July 21, 1859 - July 21, 1948), a French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
author of Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
origin who, along with his better known older brother J.-H. Rosny aîné
J.-H. Rosny aîné
J.-H. Rosny aîné was the pseudonym of Joseph Henri Honoré Boex , a French author of Belgian origin who is considered one of the founding figures of modern science fiction. Born in Brussels in 1856, he wrote in the French language, together with his younger brother Séraphin Justin François Boex...
, is considered one of the founding figures of modern science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
. Born in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
in 1859, until 1909 he wrote together with his older brother Joseph Henri Honoré Boex under the pen name J.-H. Rosny
J.-H. Rosny
J.-H. Rosny was the pseudonym of the brothers Joseph Henri Honoré Boex and Séraphin Justin François Boex , both born in Brussels. Together they wrote a series of novels and short stories about natural, prehistoric and fantasy subjects, published between 1886 and 1909, as well as several popular...
. After they ended their collaboration Joseph Boex continued to write under the name J.-H. Rosny aîné
J.-H. Rosny aîné
J.-H. Rosny aîné was the pseudonym of Joseph Henri Honoré Boex , a French author of Belgian origin who is considered one of the founding figures of modern science fiction. Born in Brussels in 1856, he wrote in the French language, together with his younger brother Séraphin Justin François Boex...
(Rosny Senior) while Séraphin used "Rosny jeune" (Rosny Junior).
In 1903, Séraphin Boex was named to the first jury of the Prix Goncourt
Prix Goncourt
The Prix Goncourt is a prize in French literature, given by the académie Goncourt to the author of "the best and most imaginative prose work of the year"...
along with his brother
J.-H. Rosny aîné
J.-H. Rosny aîné was the pseudonym of Joseph Henri Honoré Boex , a French author of Belgian origin who is considered one of the founding figures of modern science fiction. Born in Brussels in 1856, he wrote in the French language, together with his younger brother Séraphin Justin François Boex...
. He died in 1948 in Ploubazlanec
Ploubazlanec
Ploubazlanec is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.Historically its economy relied on fishing. Fishermen in the 19th century and early 20th century went to Iceland aboard sailing ships called goelettes....
, Côtes-du-Nord, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
See also
- J.-H. RosnyJ.-H. RosnyJ.-H. Rosny was the pseudonym of the brothers Joseph Henri Honoré Boex and Séraphin Justin François Boex , both born in Brussels. Together they wrote a series of novels and short stories about natural, prehistoric and fantasy subjects, published between 1886 and 1909, as well as several popular...
- J.-H. Rosny aînéJ.-H. Rosny aînéJ.-H. Rosny aîné was the pseudonym of Joseph Henri Honoré Boex , a French author of Belgian origin who is considered one of the founding figures of modern science fiction. Born in Brussels in 1856, he wrote in the French language, together with his younger brother Séraphin Justin François Boex...
- French science fictionFrench science fictionFrench science fiction is a substantial genre of French literature. It remains an active and productive genre which has evolved in conjunction with anglophone science fiction and other French and international literature....