Remy de Gourmont

Authors · critic · essayist · literary critic · philosopher

🇫🇷 France

French writer (1858–1915)

About Remy de Gourmont

Remy de Gourmont (4 April 1858 – 27 September 1915) was a French Symbolist poet, novelist, and influential critic. He was widely read in his era, and an important influence on Blaise Cendrars and Georges Bataille. The spelling Rémy de Gourmont is incorrect, albeit common.

Quick facts

Known for: Dante, Béatrice et la poésie amoureuse, Le latin mystique, Le problème du style
Born: 1858-04-04
Died: 1915-09-27
Artist type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Bazoches-au-Houlme
Associated area: France
Active period: 1858-04-04 – 1915-09-27
ISNI: 000000012145873X