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Jules Tellier
1863–1889
A gifted French poet, journalist, and critic, he built a vivid literary reputation before dying at just 26. His work and influence outlasted his brief life, making him a memorable figure in late 19th-century French letters.
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Les deux paradis d'Abd-Er-Rhaman
by Jules Tellier
About the author
Born in Le Havre on February 13, 1863, Jules Tellier became known as a French writer, poet, and journalist. He studied at university from 1882, later teaching in places including Cherbourg, Langres, Constantine, and Moissac before moving to Paris.
In Paris, he contributed to Le Parti national and developed a reputation in literary circles. His writing life was intense but short: he died of typhoid fever in Toulouse on May 29, 1889, while returning from a journey in Algeria and Spain.
Even with such a brief career, Tellier left a strong enough impression that later critics and biographers continued to revisit his life and work. He is remembered as one of those writers whose promise, energy, and early death give his story a special poignancy.