Edmond Werdet (6 November 1793 - 1870) was a French author and book publisher.
Edmond Werdet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 November 1793 |
| Died | 27 February 1870 (aged 76) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist Publisher |
Life edit
He was married in June 1845 and had one son whose name was Oscar. He went bankrupt in 1837 and again in 1845, dying in poverty.
Author edit
The following books authored by him are currently extant:
- Portrait intime de Balzac (Paris: E. Dentu, 1859)[1]
- De la librairie française : Son passé--son présent--son avenir, avec des notices biographiques sur les libraires-éditeurs les plus distingués depuis 1789 (Paris: E. Dentu, 1860)
- Souvenirs de la vie littéraire (E. Dentu, 1879)[2]
- Histoire du livre en France depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'en 1789 (Paris: E. Dentu, 1861; 4 volumes)[3]
Publisher edit
He was the publisher of the following books:
References edit
- ^ "Portrait intime de Balzac: Sa vie, son humeur et son caractère, souvenirs littéraires d'un". E. Dentu. 1859.
- ^ "Souvenirs de la vie littéraire; portraits intimes". Paris, E. Dentu. 1879.
- ^ "Histoire du livre en France depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'en 1789". E. Dentu. 1861.
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