Abel Hermant (1862–1950) was a French novelist, playwright, essayist, and member of the Académie Française. He wrote over 150 novels, with many finding success during the Belle Époque. Despite his literary achievements, Hermant’s later years were marked by controversy due to his right-wing political views and involvement with nationalist movements.
Born in Paris, Hermant studied law and became a lawyer before devoting himself to writing full-time. He gained recognition for his early novels such as Les Confidences de Rigadin (1889) and Le Désordre (1890,) which depicted Parisian society with wit and satire.
Hermant’s literary career spanned several decades, during which he wrote prolifically across various genres. He explored themes of morality, social conventions, and human nature in works like Les Transatlantiques (1895,) a novel that critiques bourgeois society through the lens of transatlantic travel. His plays, including La Belle Madame Le Vassor (1901) and Le Fardeau de la liberté (1914,) were also well-received for their sharp dialogue and incisive commentary on contemporary issues.
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In keeping people straight, principle is not as powerful as a policeman.
—Abel Hermant
Topics: Justice
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