Arvède Barine, the pen name of Louise-Cécile Bouffé (Mme. Charles Vincens), was a French writer and historian active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born on November 17, 1840, she developed a diverse literary portfolio that spanned history, criticism, and social commentary.
Throughout her career, Barine focused significantly on the lives and history of women. Her intellectual curiosity also led her to write about travel and the pressing political issues of her era. Beyond historical and social analysis, she engaged deeply with literary criticism, exploring the realm of fantastic literature and analyzing the works of prominent international figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and E. T. A. Hoffmann. She died in Paris on November 14, 1908.
