About Pierre Louÿs

Pierre-Félix Louÿs was a Belgian poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings. He is known as a writer who sought to "express pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection". He was made first a Chevalier and then an Officer of the Légion d'honneur for his contributions to French literature.

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Occupation: poet, translator, novelist, diarist

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Pierre Louÿs

French writer and poet (1870–1925)

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Occupation: poet, translator, novelist, diarist

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Born

December 10, 1870

Died

June 4, 1925

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