Jasmin's poetry is rather wordy, and requires condensation, though it is admirably suited for recitation.

When other persons recited his poems, they were not successful; but when Jasmin recited, or rather acted them, they were always received with enthusiasm.
There was a special feature in Jasmin's life which was altogether unique.

This was the part which he played in the South of France as a philanthropist.

Where famine or hunger made its appearance amongst the poor people--where a creche, or orphanage, or school, or even a church, had to be helped and supported Jasmin was usually called upon to assist with his recitations.

He travelled thousands of miles for such purposes, during which he collected about 1,500,000 francs, and gave the whole of this hard-earned money over to the public charities, reserving nothing for himself except the gratitude of the poor and needy.