Publisher's Synopsis
CROWNED BY THE FRENCH ACADEMY
Charles de Bernard was crowned one of the "Immortals" of the French Academy. Born in 1804, de Bernard was from an old, aristocratic French family. Originally intending to be a lawyer, de Bernard was attracted to the literary society of Paris through his friendship with Honor� de Balzac, whose work he had read and admired. Eventually moving to Paris, he also emulated his friend's authorship and became a novelist. His style was often praised during his lifetime.
