1821-1870.
He enjoyed a moment of great popularity about 1848, paid for since by
being too much forgotten. His chansons are simple, sincere, and sweet,
breathing a delight in rural life and sympathy with the lot of the
poor. Works: Chansons, 1860; _Chansons et poésies_ is the title of the
current edition of his poems.
For reference: Sainte-Beuve, _Causeries du lundi_, vol. iv.