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“Il plaît à ceux qui voient en lui la femme, à ceux qui devinent en lui l'homme, et à d'autres dont l'âme est émue par le sexe surnaturel de la beauté.”

Quote by Jean Cocteau

Book:Barbette
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Barbette

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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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