Alberic Second

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-01-23 Diary Coverage: Up to 1881-02-05

French writer, journalist, and playwright (1817-1887). Second was a prominent literary figure in Second Empire and Third Republic Paris, known for his wit and social connections. He frequented the salons of Paris society and was part of the intellectual circle that included Emile de Girardin.

Marie encounters him at the Juvisy salon on February 5, 1881, where he is among the distinguished guests at a dinner party.

Sources

• Basic biographical reference from French literary history