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“You've never seen death? Look in the mirror every day and you will see it like bees working in a glass hive.”

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Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, novelist, and painter, renowned for his unique literary style and artistic achievements. Born on July 5, 1889, and passing away on October 11, 1963, Cocteau's work spanned poetry, drama, fiction, and painting. His creations often blended dreams and reality, profoundly influencing French literature and art in the 20th century. more

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