Louise de Broglie

French essayist and biographer

Louise de Broglie - French essayist and biographer
Born

May 25th, 1818
207 years ago

Died

1882
143 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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An influential French essayist and biographer, contributions spanned various literary genres. Authored several works on prominent figures of the 19th century, highlighting their lives and contributions to society. Engaged deeply with issues of literature and the arts, producing essays that examined the cultural landscape of the era. The detailed biographies crafted offered insights into the lives of notable contemporaries, reflecting on their personal and professional journeys. Through these writings, significant attention was drawn to the intersection of literature, society, and culture during a transformative period in France.

Published biographies of significant figures

Wrote essays reflecting on 19th-century culture

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