... the greatest man of genius whom this century has known, the Altissimo Poeta, the most splendid romancist of his age, has accomplished his great career. He was the last survivor of a great period in French literature—the last member of one of the greatest literary brotherhoods which has ever existed; and he carried with him to the very portals ... — Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 of 8 • Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne