Paul Valéry
October 30, 1871 –July 20, 1945
Philosopher, Poet, Journalist, Writer, Essayist, Literary critic
Lived 73 years
- Born in
- Sète
- Passed away in
- Paris
Ambroise Paul Toussaint Jules Valéry (French: [pɔl valeʁi]; 30 October 1871 – 20 July 1945) was a French poet, essayist, and philosopher. In addition to his poetry and fiction (drama and dialogues), his interests included aphorisms on art, history, letters, music, and current events.
Valéry was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 12 different years.
Notable works: The Crisis of the Mind Awards: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Louis Barthou Prize, Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Goethe Medal for Art and Science Education: Lycée Condorcet
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Val%C3%A9ry