Raymond Roussel (January 20, 1877 – July 14, 1933) 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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20 January 1877 Paris, France
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Died |
14 July 1933 (aged 56) Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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