The Life and Times of Prosper Mérimée by Sylvia Lyon

Explore the compelling life of Prosper Mérimée, the French literary figure whose works have left an indelible mark on world literature. In this 1948 biography, Sylvia Lyon presents a thorough examination of Mérimée’s life, from his literary achievements to his influence on French culture. This book is a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of literary history.

Mérimée was a 19th-century novelist, historian, archaeologist, and the creative mind behind Carmen, the novella that inspired Georges Bizet’s iconic opera.

In The Life and Times of Prosper Mérimée, author Sylvia Lyon traces the fascinating life of this man who moved among literary giants, influenced French cultural preservation, and captured the complexities of human nature in both fiction and scholarship.

Mérimée was more than a storyteller—he was a keen observer of society, a government official entrusted with protecting France’s architectural heritage, and a confidant of the Empress Eugénie. Lyon’s well-researched portrait offers not only a look into his literary achievements but also a vivid picture of his political life, romantic entanglements, and enduring impact on art and literature.

-Hardcover

-First Edition (Copyright 1948)

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