The most beautiful life is one spent creating oneself, not procreating.
Natalie Clifford Barney
1876–1972
· lived 95 years
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Natalie Clifford Barney was an American writer and socialite who spent much of her life in Paris. Known for her literary salon, which attracted prominent figures of the time, Barney was a champion of female independence and freedom of expression. Her literary work explored themes of lesbian love and autonomy.
n. 1876-10-31, Dayton · m. 1972-02-02, 1.º arrondissement de Paris
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Natalie Clifford Barney was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1876. Heiress to a considerable fortune, she moved to Paris in 1899, where she became a central figure in the artistic and literary scene. She founded a famous literary salon in her apartment on Rue Jacob, which became a meeting place for women writers, artists, and intellectuals. Barney was openly lesbian and celebrated love between women in her poetry and prose, challenging the social norms of her time. Her circle of friends included figures such as Gertrude Stein, Marie Curie, and Liane de Pougy. She wrote several books, including "One Act Plays" and "The Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun." She passed away in Paris in 1972.
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