Talk:Hervey de Saint-Denys

It is not true that he was best known for his research into dreams. Today, we are most interested in this aspect of his life, but formerly it was unimportant. Don't know if that should make a difference, but in my mind it is more NPOV not to say 'best known for' when speaking of a figure from 150 years ago, as we might of someone from our present time.

This article needs to be incorporated into Marie-Jean-Léon, Marquis d'Hervey de Saint Denys.

--Alec

Yes, but I would rather consider his popularity today: think about people who have been formerly unknown but were discovered later. Hervey de Saint Denys' most popular books are on dreams and most people interested in the study dreams consider that his precursory work is of great importance. Now I really don't know whether sinologists are considering he has made important contributions in their field (any sinologist here?).

It is true that another article exists on the same figure, thank you for pointing out. I'll merge the two as soon as I have some time. But we still have to decide which work should come first.

--dragice