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André Chénier

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André Chénier

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Also known as Andre Chenier

French poet

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André Chénier was an 18th-century French poet known for bridging classical and romantic styles in his work. He matters because he represents an important transitional figure in French literature, though his life was cut short when he was executed during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.

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Works
23

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  • Poésies de André Chénier
  • Épîtres
  • Poèmes
  • Avis Au Peuple Français Sur Ses Véritables Ennemis
  • Causeries du Lundi

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Type
Person
Country
FR
Active from
1762-10-30
Active to
1794-07-25

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Total plays
17

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date of death
1794-01-01
date of birth
1762-01-01
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birth name
André-Marie Chénier
name in native language
André Chénier
last words
C'est dommage, il y avait quelque chose là !
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Works in European collections

9 objects attributed to André Chénier, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Article

André Marie Chénier ( French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe maʁi ʃenje]; 30 October 1762 – 25 July 1794) was a French poet associated with the events of the French Revolution, during which he was sentenced to death. His sensual, emotive poetry marks him as one of the precursors of the Romantic movement. His career was brought to an abrupt end when he was guillotined for supposed "crimes against the state". Chénier's life has been the subject of Umberto Giordano's opera Andrea Chénier and other works of art.

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