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Gerard De Nerval
Gerard De Nerval

French romantic writer, born on May 22, 1808, and died on January 26, 1855. Gerard De Nerval is known for his unique literary style and rich imagination, with works such as 'Amélie' and 'The Melancholy of Paris'. more

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