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Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was a Belgian author who ranks among the most prolific novelists of the 20th century, having written nearly 200 novels under his own name and numerous pseudonyms. He is best known for creating the fictional detective Inspector Jules Maigret, who appeared in 75 novels and 28 short stories published between 1931 and 1972. Simenon also wrote numerous standalone psychological novels, known as his romans durs, which he considered his more serious literary works.
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How many Maigret novels did Georges Simenon write?
Simenon wrote 75 Maigret novels and 28 Maigret short stories. The series follows Commissaire Jules Maigret, a detective known for patient observation and psychological investigation.
What nationality was Georges Simenon?
Georges Simenon was a Belgian novelist born in Liège in 1903. He later worked and published extensively in France and became one of the most widely translated European crime writers.
Did Georges Simenon write only detective fiction?
No. Alongside the Maigret books, Simenon wrote more than 100 serious psychological novels, often called his romans durs.
Why is Inspector Maigret important to Simenon's reputation?
Maigret became Simenon's defining creation and appeared across 103 works when the 75 novels and 28 short stories are counted together. The character has also been adapted repeatedly for film and television.
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