Alphonse Daudet

Alphonse Daudet (1840–1897) was a French novelist and short-story writer celebrated for his vivid depictions of regional French life and his blend of realism with lyrical warmth. A contemporary of Zola and Maupassant, Daudet became one of the defining voices of 19th-century French literature through works like *Letters from My Windmill*, known for their keen social observation, wit, and melancholic beauty.