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SAINT-BEUVE, Charles Augustin (1804-1869). French critic.
Autograph Letter Signed to an unnamed correspondent ('Chère Mademoiselle'), 1 page 8vo, no place, no date. Referring to a petition she has sent, and giving her information about its progress. 'Le moment est venu ... .'
Sainte-Beuve was largely responsible for the transformation of professional criticism to a major form of the literary art in the 19th century.
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