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Henry F. Amiel

1821-1881

Henri Frédéric Amiel was a Swiss writer, philosopher, and critic born in Geneva in 1821.

Biography

Henri Frédéric Amiel was a Swiss writer, philosopher, and critic born in Geneva in 1821.

He is primarily known for his 'Intimate Diary,' an extensive work that reflects his reflections on life, religion, philosophy, and art.

Amiel studied theology at the University of Geneva and later became a professor of aesthetics at the same institution.

Throughout his life, he wrote numerous essays and poems, but his diary is considered his most notable work.

He passed away in 1881, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to be studied and appreciated to this day..