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“[poems are] crystals deposited after the effervescent contact of the spirit with reality. (cristaux deposes apres l'effervescent contact de l'esprit avec la realite)”

Quote by Pierre Reverdy

Book:The Cubist Poets in Paris: An Anthology

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The Cubist Poets in Paris: An Anthology

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Pierre Reverdy, a French poet, was born on September 13, 1889, in Paris, France, and passed away on June 17, 1960. Known for his concise, mysterious, and symbolic style of poetry, Reverdy had a profound impact on 20th-century poetry. more

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