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Th. Bentzon
1840–1907
A French novelist, essayist, and journalist who helped introduce American writing and social questions to French readers. She wrote under the name Thérèse Bentzon and spent many years contributing to the influential Revue des Deux Mondes.
5 Audiobooks
Jacqueline — Volume 2
by Th. Bentzon
Jacqueline — Complete
by Th. Bentzon
Widger's Quotes and Images from Jacqueline by Therese Bentzon The French Immortals: Quotes And Images
by Th. Bentzon
Jacqueline — Volume 3
by Th. Bentzon
Jacqueline — Volume 1
by Th. Bentzon
About the author
Born Marie-Thérèse Blanc in Seine-Port, France, in 1840, she became widely known by the pen name Thérèse Bentzon. She built a long career as a journalist, essayist, and novelist, and was associated for many years with the Revue des Deux Mondes, one of the leading French literary magazines of her time.
She traveled extensively in the United States and wrote with particular interest about American literature and social life. Her work helped French readers discover American authors and better understand social conditions across the Atlantic, especially the lives and education of women.
Remembered today under several forms of her name, including Th. Bentzon, she left behind a large body of fiction and criticism. Her career shows how literary journalism could connect readers across countries and bring foreign cultures into lively conversation.