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Paul de Saint-Victor
1827–1881
A sharp-eyed French critic and essayist, he became known for vivid writing on literature, theater, and art. His richly descriptive style made him a distinctive voice in 19th-century Parisian cultural life.
1 Audiobook
Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture
by Théophile Gautier, Arsène Houssaye, Paul de Saint-Victor
About the author
Born in Paris on July 11, 1827, Paul de Saint-Victor was a French author and critic who wrote under the name by which he is now best known. He was the son of Jacques Bins, comte de Saint-Victor, a poet and man of letters, and he built his own reputation in the literary world of Paris.
He first gained notice through criticism, especially his regular writing on the theater and the annual art exhibitions. His work was admired for its energy, color, and strong sense of style, and he became known as an essayist who brought drama and imagination even to literary journalism.
Saint-Victor died in Paris on July 9, 1881. He is remembered as a notable 19th-century French man of letters and critic, and he still appears in literary history as a recognizable cultural figure of his time.