Jules de Gastyne

Born Jules Sillas Benoist in Sanxay, France, on June 12, 1847, he wrote under the name Jules de Gastyne and worked as a journalist, writer, and dramatist. Sources describe him as an author of serialized novels and vaudevilles, placing him firmly in the world of widely read, fast-moving popular literature.

His career bridged print and the stage: alongside fiction published for a broad audience, he also wrote for the theater. That mix helps explain his appeal today—his work comes from a period when suspense, melodrama, and entertainment were often shared both in newspapers and in performance.

He died in Paris on June 14, 1920. Though not as internationally famous as some of his contemporaries, he remains a recognizable figure in French popular writing, especially for readers interested in feuilletons and theatrical storytelling.