author
É. (Élodie) Lamarque
1851–1911
A little-known French writer remembered today for a vivid children’s book set at the 1889 Paris Exposition, she turns a world’s fair into an inviting walk full of curiosity and wonder.
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About the author
É. Lamarque, identified in library and ebook records as Élodie Lamarque (1851–1911), is a scarce figure in the historical record. The most clearly documented work tied to her is A travers l'Exposition, published in 1889 and illustrated by Adrien Marie.
That book follows two children through the Champ-de-Mars and the Esplanade des Invalides during the Paris Exposition of 1889. It blends sightseeing, explanation, and storytelling, giving modern readers a lively snapshot of how a late-19th-century French author could introduce young people to new inventions, international displays, and the excitement of a changing world.
Because so little biographical information is easy to confirm, Lamarque is best approached through her work itself. What survives suggests a writer with a clear, welcoming style and a talent for making a huge public event feel personal and readable for younger audiences.