Blaise Cendrars
1887–1961
· lived 73 years
CH
CH
Blaise Cendrars was a Swiss writer and poet, born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, known for his adventurous life and innovative literary style. His works, often autobiographical, explore themes of travel, exile, war, and the search for identity. Cendrars is an important figure of literary modernism, with a dynamic and imagery-rich writing that reflects his intense experiences.
n. 1887-09-01, La Chaux-de-Fonds · m. 1961-01-21, Paris
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Blaise Cendrars, pseudonym of Frédéric-Louis Sauser, was born on September 1, 1887. His youth was marked by travel and diverse experiences, including service in the French Foreign Legion during World War I. His most famous work, "The Tragic Epics" (1919), is a vibrant and fragmented novel that reflects his worldview and the spirit of the age. Other important works include "Gold" (1925), which narrates the Klondike gold rush, and "Dan Yack" (1929). Cendrars collaborated with many avant-garde artists, such as Fernand Léger and Sonia Delaunay. His writing is characterized by a fast pace, rich vocabulary, and strong visual imagination. He passed away in Paris, France, on January 21, 1961.
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