Théodore de Banville belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Théodore de Banville as French writer (1823-1891).
Théodore de Banville was born at Moulins in 1823. His recorded nationality is France. He was educated at Lycée Condorcet.
The nineteenth century was the age of the serialised novel and mass literacy; writers reached audiences of a size never seen before.
He worked as poet, playwright and journalist.
The writing is recorded in French.
Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
Recognition followed: Knight of the Legion of Honour (1858).
That the work was written from France matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Théodore de Banville died in 1891, aged 68. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour — 1858
