Saint-John Perse, born Paul Éluard on May 31, 1887, and died on September 20, 1975, was a prominent French poet. Known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique poetic style, he is considered one of the most important representatives of French literature in the 20th century.
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Source: Selected poems
“A world to be born under your footsteps.”
Source: Collected Poems
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Source: St.-John Perse, Luigi Pirandello, Henrik Pontoppidan, Salvatore Quasimodo