Nodier's reception in Russia in the first half of the nineteenth century

In the first half of the nineteenth century, several of Nodier’s works were translated, showcasing him as an author of sentimental short stories, legends, and articles of literary criticism. However, his reputation was also anchored in the original versions available in Russia and in the French press. Thus, an idea of Nodier was formed—that of a promoter of Romanticism, a bibliographer, and linguist. But very little was known about Nodier the “sensible derider,” who would not be appreciated until the twentieth century.