Jean Schopfer | |
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 Schopfer | |
| Born | (1868-05-28)28 May 1868 Morges, Switzerland |
| Died | 9 January 1931(1931-01-09) (aged 62) Paris, France |
| Pen name | Claude Anet |
| Education | Sorbonne École du Louvre |
| Notable works | Ariane, jeune fille russe |
Jean Schopfer (28 May 1868 – 9 January 1931) was a tennis player competing for France, and a writer, known under the pseudonym ofClaude Anet. He reached two singles finals at the AmateurFrench Championships, winning in 1892 over British playerFassitt, and losing in 1893 toLaurent Riboulet.[1]
Schopfer was born 28 May 1868,Morges, Switzerland.
Educated at theSorbonne and theÉcole du Louvre, Schopfer started writing in 1899.
Under the name Claude Anet, Schopfer published many books, includingLa Révolution Russe, written after a trip to Russia duringWorld War I,Mayerling, based on theMayerling Incident, andSimon Kra, a biography of tennis playerSuzanne Lenglen.[2]
His 1920 novelAriane, jeune fille russe has been adapted into a number of films includingAriane andLove in the Afternoon.
He died on 9 January 1931 in Paris.
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