Pierre Louÿs (10 December 1870 – 6 June 1925) was a French poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings. He is known as a writer who sought to "express pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection". He was made first a Chevalier and then an Officer of the Légion d'honneur for his contributions to French literature.
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Pierre-Félix Louis 10 December 1870 Ghent, Belgium
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Died |
6 June 1925 (aged 54) Paris, France
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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