Sandeau

Sandeau, LEONARD SYLVAIN JULES (1811-83), French novelist and dramatist, pnblished his first novel in 1831 in conjunction with Madame Dudevant who, taking the first part of his name, became "George Sand." He was at that time a law student, but gave himself up entirely to literary work. He produced a great many works, the best of his novels being Mdlle. de la Seigliere (1848), afterwards dramatised with great success, and his most notable comedy being Le Gendre de M. Poirier, written in collaboration with Augier. He held various official appointments, anl was made an Academician in 1858.