Marcellus Emants was a Dutch author born on September 16, 1848, in The Hague, Netherlands. He is best known for his contributions to literature during the late 19th century, particularly in the genre of psychological novels. Emants often explored themes of individuality and societal norms in his works. His most notable novel, The Woman of the Future (1894), reflects his interest in the changing roles of women in society. Emants was also involved in the literary movement known as Naturalism, which aimed to depict life with a focus on realism and the influence of environment and heredity. He passed away on March 18, 1923.