1907-06-14 — 1988-02-19
· L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
René Char was a French poet, a central figure of surrealist poetry and, later, one of the most original and influential poets of the 20th century. His work is marked by concise, aphoristic language and a profound reflection on the human condition, freedom, and resistance. Char's poetry, often defined as "poetry of action," seeks the alliance between thought and lyricism, exploring beauty and transcendence in everyday life.
