Portrait of Charles Deslys
Photo: Madame Moriss · Wikimedia Commons

Author

Charles Deslys

French writer (1821-1885)

Born
March 2, 1821, former 6th arrondissement of Paris
Died
March 13, 1885, Hôpital Fernand-Widal
Nationality
France
Occupation
Writer, playwright, librettist and opinion journalist

Life and work

Charles Deslys (1 March 1821 – 13 March 1885) was a 19th-century French writer.

He was educated at the Lycée Charlemagne then performed a study tour in Italy. Upon his return, he became an actor in the South of France and made his debut as a writer.

He began his artistic career in the theater. He traveled the south of France as a singer or an actor. Following the publication of a trifle in 1816 (Les Bottes vernies de Cendrillon), he discovered his literary talents.

He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery (71st division).

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Collection

Books by Charles Deslys

1 book