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Raymond Roussel
AuthorBooks · Second hand1877-1933
Raymond Roussel was a French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast. Through his novels, poems, and plays he exerted a profound influence on certain groups within 20th century French literature, including the Surrealists, Oulipo, and the authors of the nouveau roman.
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Birth
1877
Death
1933
First book
1894
Years writing
39
Raymond Roussel was a multifaceted Parisian artist who excelled in literature, music, and chess.
His masterpiece, Locus Solus, is a fundamental reference in French experimental narrative.
Throughout his life, Roussel published a total of 44 works that challenge traditional literary conventions.
In his book How I Wrote Certain of my Books, the author revealed the unique creative methods that guided his writing.
His fascination with themes such as shipwreck victims and African landscapes deeply shaped the imagery of his novels.