Birth: 1858-04-04
, Bazoches-au-Houlme
Death: 1915-09-27
, 15.º arrondissement de Paris
Rémy de Gourmont was an influential French literary critic, poet, and essayist associated with Symbolism and Parnassianism. Known for his erudition and for a sharp, often ironic writing style, Gourmont addressed a wide range of topics, from philosophy and aesthetics to social criticism and sexuality. His works explored the complexity of the human mind and the pursuit of beauty and truth.