Chapitre 1838

A prolific writer of both prose and verse. He has a rich gift of style, but he appeals to his reader more often by the sensuous charm of his lines than by their originality or depth.

Works: Rimes neuves et vieilles, 1866; Renaissances, 1870; la Gloire du souvenir, 1872; these three volumes are collected in Premières poésies, 1875; la Chanson des heures,1878; les Ailes d’or, 1880; le Pays des roses, 1882; le Chemin des étoiles, 1885: Roses d’octobre, 1889; l’Or des couchants, 1892; les Aurores lointaines, 1895.

For reference: J. Lemaître, les Contemporains, vol. ii, 1887.

245. LE PÈLERINAGE. From les Ailes d’or.

ALBERT GLATIGNY.

1839-1873.

Led a wandering and adventurous life. He was at different times actor in a travelling company, prompter, and writer. In his poems he shows a native gift of expression that made him a favorite of the Parnassiens.

Works: Les Vignes folles, 1857; les flèches d’or, 1864; Gilles et Pasquins, 1872.

For reference: J. Lazare, A. Glatigny, sa vie, son oeuvre; Catulle Mendès, Légende du Parnasse contemporain, 1884.

SULLY PRUDHOMME.