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Auguste Vacquerie

Auguste Vacquerie

Place: Villequier

Born: 1819

Death: 1895

Biography:

Early Life and Career

Auguste Vacquerie

, a French journalist and man of letters, was born on November 19, 1819, in Villequier, France. His early life was marked by a strong admiration for Victor Hugo, with whom he was connected through the marriage of his brother Charles to Léopoldine Hugo, Victor's daughter.

Literary and Journalistic Contributions

Vacquerie's early romantic productions include:

  • L'Enfer de l'esprit (1840), a volume of poems
  • A translation of Antigone (1844) in collaboration with Paul Meurice
  • Tragaldabas (1848), a melodrama These works reflect his deep involvement in the literary and theatrical world of 19th-century France.

    Exile and Later Career

    Vacquerie followed Victor Hugo into exile in Jersey, where he engaged in photography, capturing moments of the Hugo family. Upon returning to Paris in 1869, he co-founded the anti-imperial journal Rappel, which led to several legal proceedings due to his articles.

    Notable Works and Legacy

    • Souvent homme varie (1859), a comedy in verse
    • Jean Baudry (1863), the most successful of his plays
    • Aujourd'hui et demain (1875)
    • Futura (1900), poems on philosophical and humanitarian subjects Vacquerie published a collected edition of his plays in 1879. His legacy as a journalist, man of letters, and supporter of Victor Hugo's work endures.

      Museums and Collections Featuring Vacquier's Work

      - Musée Victor Hugo (Paris, France), featuring works that reflect the life and work of Victor Hugo, including those connected to Auguste Vacquerie. - [https://Wikioo.org/@/Auguste-Vacquerie](https://Wikioo.org/@/auguste-vacquerie), offering a collection of Vacquier's paintings and photographs, including La main de Madame Hugo.

      Conclusion

      Auguste Vacquier's life and work are a testament to his multifaceted career as a journalist, man of letters, and supporter of the arts. His legacy continues to inspire through the various museums and collections featuring his works.

      Discover more about Auguste Vacquerie and his connection to Victor Hugo at [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3AP8P](https://Wikioo.org/@@/a@d3ap8p) - Discover the Masterpieces of Musée Victor Hugo (Paris, France) with Wikioo.org

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