Paul Claudel

French diplomat, poet and playwright (1868-1955).

Born August 5th, 1868 in Villeneuve-sur-Fère. [ref]

Died February 23rd, 1955 at 86 years old in Paris. [ref]

Occupations
art historian, diplomat, essayist, librettist, playwright, poet, writer
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved