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“I used the word 'prose' in the Trans-Siberian in the early Latin sense of prosa dictu. Poem seemed to me too pretentious, too narrow. Prose is more open, popular.”

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Blaise Cendrars
Blaise Cendrars

Blaise Cendrars, a French novelist, poet, journalist, was born on September 1, 1887, and died on January 21, 1961. His works are characterized by a unique literary style that blends realism with surrealism, having a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more

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