Paul Claudel (1868–1955)

Born 1868 CE, died 1955 CE.

Paul Claudel (French: [pɔl klodɛl]; 6 August 1868 – 23 February 1955) was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel. He is most famous for his verse dramas, which often convey his devout Catholicism, and for institutionalizing his sister.

Text from the Wikipedia article Paul_Claudel, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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