About
French poet, author, and critic who was associated with the Romantic and Parnassian literary movements. His poetic works include Albertus, La Comedie de la Mort, and Emaux et Camees.
Before Fame
He became a scholar of Latin in his teenage years.
Trivia
His travel writings –– Voyage en Espagne, for example -- were popular in his time.
Family Life
His father worked as a French government official.
Associated With
He was a schoolmate and longtime friend of fellow French author Gerard de Nerval.
