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Louis Aragon

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Also known as Louis Andrieux, Albert de Routisie, Arnaud de Saint Romain, François la Colère, Aragon, François La Colère, Témoin des martyrs

French poet (1897–1982)

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Louis Aragon (1897–1982) was a French physician writer, journalist, politician, and poet. Born in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, he was educated at Lycée Carnot. Aragon was a member of the French Communist Party and worked for L'Humanité, Ce soir, and Les Lettres françaises. He participated in both World War I and World War II. His notable works include *Anicet ou le panorama, roman*, *Elsa*, and *Avez-vous lu Victor Hugo?*.

Aragon received the Prix Renaudot, the Order of the October Revolution, the Order of Friendship of Peoples, and the Lenin Peace Prize. He was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. His spouse was Elsa Triolet, and his father was Louis Andrieux. Aragon died in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1897
Died
1982
Works
276

Top works

  • Pasado compuesto
  • Los colages
  • Anicet ou le panorama, roman
  • Elsa
  • Avez-vous lu Victor Hugo?

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Paris, France

Louis Aragon was a French poet. He co-founded, with André Breton and Philippe Soupault, the surrealistic magazine Littérature.

Known for

  • Video 501978
  • Elsa the Rose — Self1966
  • Langlois-Keaton à Paris — Self1962
  • Horizons... — Narrator1953
  • Defensa de Madrid (Segunda parte)1937
  • The Bearded Heart — Self - Surrealist Poet1930

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Louis
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
16th arrondissement of Paris
Place of death
7th arrondissement of Paris
Spouse
Elsa Triolet
Father
Louis Andrieux
Occupation
essayist
Educated at
Lycée Carnot
Employer
Les Lettres françaises
Political party
French Communist Party
Languages spoken
French
Native language
French
Movement
socialist realism
Conflict
World War II
Image
Portrait Aragon (cropped).jpg
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Commons category
Louis Aragon
date of birth
1897-10-03
date of death
1982-12-24
nominated for
Nobel Prize in Literature
name in native language
Louis Aragon
has works in the collection
Minneapolis Institute of Art
writing language
French
pseudonym
Albert de Routisie
sexual orientation
bisexuality
member of
Société des poètes français
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Works in European collections

2 objects attributed to Louis Aragon, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

Two poems by Louis Aragon : 1. C; 2. Fetes galantes/([Text:] Aragon - [Music:] Poulenc)

Two poems by Louis Aragon : 1. C; 2. Fetes galantes/([Text:] Aragon - [Music:] Poulenc)

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Encyclopedic overview

Louis Aragon ( French: [lwi aʁaɡɔ̃] ; 3 October 1897 – 24 December 1982) was a French poet who was one of the leading voices of the surrealist movement in France. He co-founded with André Breton and Philippe Soupault the surrealist review Littérature. He was also a novelist and editor, a long-time member of the Communist Party and a member of the Académie Goncourt. After 1959, he was a frequent nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Early life (1897–1939)

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