Georges Ohnet (1848, in Paris - 1918) was a French novelist and man of letters. After the Franco-Prussian War he became editor of the Pays and the Constitutionnel in succession. He then began a series of novels, Les Batailles de la vie, of a simple and idealistic character, which were very popular. The series included Serge Panine (1881) which was crowned by the Academy; Le Maitre de Forges (1882), La Grande Marniere (1885), Volonte (1888), Dernier Amour (1891). Many of his novels have been dramatized with great success, Le Maitre de forges, produced at the Gymnase in 1883, holding the stage for a whole year. His later publications include Le Crepuscule (1902), Le Marchand de Poison (1903), La Conquerante (1905), La Dixieme Muse (1906).