Saint-John Perse: Biography, Facts and Career
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Alexis Leger (French: [ləʒe]; 31 May 1887 – 20 September 1975), better known by his pseudonym Saint-John Perse ([sɛ̃ d͜ʒɔn pɛʁs]; also Saint-Leger Leger), was a French poet, writer and diplomat, awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the soaring flight and the evocative imagery of his poetry which in a visionary fashion reflects the conditions of our time".
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- Full name: Saint-John Perse
- Born: 1887-05-31
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q132684
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Who is Saint-John Perse?
Alexis Leger (French: [ləʒe]; 31 May 1887 – 20 September 1975), better known by his pseudonym Saint-John Perse ([sɛ̃ d͜ʒɔn pɛʁs]; also Saint-Leger Leger), was a French poet, writer and diplomat, awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the soaring flight and the evocative imagery of his poetry which in a visionary fashion reflects the conditions of our time"..
What nationality is Saint-John Perse?
Saint-John Perse is France.
When was Saint-John Perse born?
Saint-John Perse was born on 1887-05-31.
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