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Hugo P. (Hugo Paul) Thieme
1870–1940
A meticulous scholar of French literature, this American critic and bibliographer spent decades helping students and researchers navigate the field. His books range from language study to literary reference, reflecting a lifelong commitment to clear, practical scholarship.
2 Audiobooks
Women of Modern France
by Hugo P. (Hugo Paul) Thieme
Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10)
by Hugo P. (Hugo Paul) Thieme
About the author
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on February 2, 1870, he became known as an American literary critic, bibliographer, and university professor with a strong focus on French literature. He studied at Johns Hopkins University, earning an A.B. in 1893 and a Ph.D. in 1897.
He joined the University of Michigan in 1898 as an instructor in French and later became a professor. Over the course of his career, he produced works that combined literary criticism, reference scholarship, and teaching tools, including bibliographies and studies connected to French culture and literature.
He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on June 2, 1940. Remembered chiefly for his careful, systematic scholarship, he helped make French literary study more accessible to both students and fellow researchers.