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Fort, Paul

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Born: 1872 AD
Died: 1960 AD, at 88 years of age.

Nationality: French
Categories: Poets

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1872 – He was born this year in France. He became an important part of the artistic community of Montparnasse.

 

1897 – From this year until 1924, he produced 30 volumes of poetry, all entitled Ballades françaises.

 

1905 – He also founded and edited the review Vers et Prose, which published the work of Paul Valéry and other important symbolist writers.

 

1912 – His accomplishments and influence were such that Paul Verlaine gave him the title "Prince of the Poets."

 

1956 – He was awarded the Grand Literary Prize of the City of Paris.

 

1960 – He died in Argenlieu, France, and was buried in the Cimetière de Montlhéry, Region of France.






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