Second-hand books by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

About Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

Birth

1737

Death

1814

First book

1787

Years writing

239

Biography

Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was a French writer and botanist. He is best known for his 1788 novel, Paul et Virginie, a very popular 18th-century classic of French literature.

Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre excelled in both literature and botany.

His most famous work, Paul and Virginia, is a fundamental reference in French narrative.

Before dedicating himself to writing, he worked as a geographical engineer and military cartographer.

His deep fascination with nature and natural history defined his entire literary output.

Born in Le Havre, his legacy spans nearly two hundred and fifty published works.

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Books by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre