Georges Eekhoud (27 May 1854 – 29 May 1927) was a Belgian novelist of Flemish descent, but writing in French.
Eekhoud was a regionalist best known for his ability to represent scenes from rural and urban daily life. He tended to portray the dark side of human desire and write about social outcasts and the working classes.
Read more about Georges Eekhoud: Early Life and Works, Escal-Vigor, Eekhoud's Later Years, Modern Interest, Sources
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