Alexandre de Bertha

1843–1912 (age 69)

Biography

Alexandre de Bertha devoted his life to the craft of writing, producing works that reflected the hopes and struggles of his fellow citizens in a rapidly changing France. His prose, attentive to both emotion and nuance, earned him a steady place among the literary circles of Paris at the turn of the century.

Throughout his career he remained engaged with emerging authors, offering encouragement and sharing the wisdom of his own long practice. Those who admired his steady dedication now remember him with gratitude.