This autobiography of the French writer and photographer Maxime Du Camp provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and cultural life of nineteenth-century France. Du Camp was a key figure in the literary scene during the Second Empire, and his recollections offer insights into the lives and works of many of his colleagues, including Flaubert, Hugo, and Gautier. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in French literature and culture of the nineteenth century.

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