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Guillaume Apollinaire Quotes
Geometry is to sculpture what grammar is to the art of the writer.
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Birth: | 26th August, 1880 |
Death: | 9th November, 1918 |
Nationality: | French |
Profession: | Critic, Novelist, Playwright, Poet |
Guillaume Apollinaire was born in Rome, Italy. He was a French poet, playwright, novelist, and art critic of Polish descent. He is considered one of the foremost poets of the early 20th century, as well as one of the most impassioned defenders of Cubism and a forefather of Surrealism. He wrote several novels include: Les Onze Mille Verges ou les Amours d'un hospodar, L'Enchanteur pourrissant, Les Exploits d'un jeune Don Juan, La Rome des Borgia, La Fin de Babylone, Les Trois Don Juan, and La femme assise. He wrote several poetry include: La femme assise, Alcools, and Calligrammes. He wrote several plays include: Les Mamelles de Tirésias, Couleurs du temps, and Casanova.
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