Charles Magnin (; born in Paris, 4 November 1793; died there,7 October 1862) was a French author.
He received a brilliant education, and in 1813 became assistant in the imperial library, and in 1832 one of the directors of that institution. His theatrical criticisms in Le Globe (1826âÂÂ1830), his lectures at the Sorbonne (1834âÂÂ1835) on the origin of the modern stage, and his various writings won for him the praise of Sainte-Beuve, and a seat in the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres. Magnin also wrote poetry and plays.
His principal works are: