Alfred Vallette

1858–1935 (age 77)

Biography

Alfred Vallette (1858–1935) was a French writer and editor best known for founding the literary review Mercure de France, which became a vital platform for Symbolist and avant-garde voices. He nurtured emerging talents, providing an essential space for experimentation in poetry and prose.

Vallette’s dedication to literary innovation helped shape modern French letters, and his resting place at the Cimetière parisien de Bagneux offers a quiet tribute to a life spent championing new imaginations and thoughtful discourse.

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