Saint-John Perse

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French^[1] b. 31 May 1887, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe^[1] d. 20 September 1975, Hyères, France^[1] active 1899–1975

Saint-John Perse (born Alexis Leger; 1887–1975) was a French poet, diplomat, and writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1960. Born in Guadeloupe, he moved to France in 1899 and entered the diplomatic service in 1914. His poetry is noted for its evocative imagery and hermetic style, often reflecting themes of nature, exile, and the human condition. He was a significant figure in 20th-century French literature, known for works such as 'Amers' and 'Éloges'.^[1,2]

• nature
• exile
• human condition