Théophile Gautier (1811-1872) was a French poet, novelist, art critic, and dramatist. He was a leading figure in the Romantic movement in France and is considered one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. Gautier was born in Tarbes, France, and studied law in Paris. He began writing poetry and fiction in the 1830s, and his first novel, Mademoiselle de Maupin, was published in 1835. He was a prolific writer, producing novels, plays, short stories, and poetry. He was also a noted art critic, writing extensively on the works of Delacroix, Ingres, and other French painters. Gautier's works often focused on the beauty of nature and the power of the imagination. He was a major influence on the Symbolist movement in French literature.
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