Erckmann-Chatrian

American  

[erk-man-sha-tree-ahn] / ɛrk man ʃa triˈɑ̃ /

noun

1. joint pen name of Émile Erckmann 1822–99, and Alexandre Chatrian 1826–90, collaborating French novelists and dramatists.

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Example Sentences

All history yields hardly a famous poem representing a marriage of two minds, and only a few famous works of fiction�the novels of Erckmann-Chatrian, the fairy stories of the brothers Grimm.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Written in that charming style of simplicity which has made the Erckmann-Chatrian works popular in every language in which they have been published."

From The English Novel And the Principle of its Development by Lanier, Sidney

It is remarkable that the excellence of the first group has been maintained by a new generation, Murger, About, Feuillet, Flaubert, Erckmann-Chatrian, Droz, Daudet, Cherbulliez, Gaboriau, Dumas fils, and others.

From Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities by Botta, Anne C. Lynch

The finest of all these books beyond question is the 'Wings of Courage,' which ranks with the writings of Erckmann-Chatrian for finish, beauty, and naturalness.

From Blackie & Sons Catalogue - 1886 Books for Young People by Various

Ranks with the writings of Erckmann-Chatrian for finish, beauty, and naturalness.

From Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times by Brooks, Elbridge Streeter