births

Charles Nodier, French librarian and author (died 1844)

Historical image related to Charles Nodier, French librarian and author (died 1844) from April 29, 1780

Charles Nodier

French author (1780–1844)

Jean Charles Emmanuel Nodier was a French author and librarian who introduced a younger generation of Romanticists to the conte fantastique, gothic literature, and vampire tales. His dream related writings influenced the later works of Gérard de Nerval.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

April 29

Day of the year

April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 246 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)