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“Surrealism is based on the belief in the omnipotence of dreams, in the undirected play of thought.”

Quote by Andre Breton

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Andre Breton was a French writer and a key figure in the Surrealist movement. Born on February 19, 1896, in Nantes, France, he passed away on September 28, 1966. Breton is renowned for his contributions to Surrealism, which had a profound impact on 20th-century literature and art. more

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