Paul Bourget

About

Paul Bourget, a major figure of the French psychological novel, left his mark on the late 19th century with his subtle analyses of manners and consciences. After poetic beginnings, he turned to the novel and criticism, publishing in 1883 the Essais de psychologie contemporaine, which made him famous. His novel Le Disciple (1889) marked a moral and religious turning point, leading to his conversion to Catholicism in 1901. Elected to the Académie française in 1894, he sat there for 41 years and became its dean. His abundant work, marked by a growing traditionalism, influenced generations of writers.

* 1852-09-02 — † 1935-12-25

Sources: britannica.com · academie-francaise.fr