Husson or Fleury, Jules (zhül üsôNˈ, flürēˈ) [key], 1821–89,
French novelist who wrote under the name Champfleury shäNflürēˈ.
Considered a pioneer of French realism, Champfleury was an avid
collector of French art and artifacts and conducted extensive
research into French history. His literary views are set forth
in Réalisme (1857). Among his novels are Les Bourgeois de
Molinchart (1854), a portrait of provincial life; and Les
Souffrances du Professeur Delteil (1856), a comedy about student
pranks. His other works include Histoire de la cariacature
(1865–69). In later life he was director of the porcelain
factory at Sèvres. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.
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