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A. (Alexandre) Privat d'Anglemont
1815–1859
A sharp-eyed chronicler of 19th-century Paris, he turned the city’s hidden corners and everyday characters into lively literature. His books are still remembered for their mix of curiosity, humor, and bohemian energy.
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Paris Anecdote Avec une préface et des notes par Charles Monselet
by A. (Alexandre) Privat d'Anglemont
About the author
Born in Sainte-Rose, Guadeloupe, on August 21, 1815, Alexandre Privat d'Anglemont became a French writer and journalist best known for his vivid sketches of Parisian life. He was sent to Paris for his studies, attended the Lycée Henri-IV, and briefly enrolled in medical studies before leaving that path for literature and the arts.
He is especially associated with Paris anecdote (1854) and Paris inconnu, a work published after his death, both of which explore the lesser-seen sides of the city. Contemporary accounts and later reference sources describe him as a distinctly bohemian figure, and that sense of firsthand wandering gives his writing much of its charm.
Privat d'Anglemont died in Paris in 1859. Though not as widely known today as some of his contemporaries, he remains an appealing voice for readers interested in the streets, stories, and social worlds of 19th-century Paris.