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Nicolas Camille Flammarion FRAS [1] (French: [nikɔla kamij flamaʁjɔ̃]; 26 February 1842 – 3 June 1925) was a French astronomer and author. He was a prolific author of more than fifty titles, including popular science works about astronomy, several notable early science fiction novels, and works on psychical research and related topics.
The Flammarion engraving is a wood engraving by an unknown artist. Its first documented appearance is in the book L'atmosphère : météorologie populaire ("The Atmosphere: Popular Meteorology"), published in 1888 by the French astronomer and writer Camille Flammarion .
The play closed on 5 May after just 42 performances. The original West End production is most notable for the appearance of Joan Hickson in the role of Miss Pryce. Christie was so taken with her performance that she wrote to Hickson and stated that she hoped she would one day play the character of Miss Marple. [3]
Smith is a comedy by the British writer W. Somerset Maugham, written when he was becoming a successful dramatist. The play was first seen in London in 1909. The play was first seen in London in 1909.
Sylvie Pétiaux (née, Pétiaux-Hugo; after first marriage, Mathieu; after second marriage, Flammarion; pen name, Sylvio Hugo; November 28, 1836 – February 23, 1919) was a French feminist and pacifist. She was the wife of the astronomer, Camille Flammarion, and collaborator with him in much of his astronomical work. [1]
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This is a list of plays that have been adapted into feature films.Entries are sorted alphabetically by the title of the play. The title of the play is followed by its first public performance, its playwright, the title of the film adapted from the play, the year of the film and the film's director.