About Pierre-Louis Matthey
Lived 1893 – 1970 (aged 76). Pierre-Louis Matthey was a Swiss writer, poet and translator.
Pierre-Louis Matthey (19 July 1893 – 5 March 1970) was a Swiss writer and poet.
Works Matthey is considered one of the most important Swiss-French poets. His themes explore the passions and despair of adolescence, mythology and the absolute powers of art, describing a poetic journey from youth to maturity. His poems are daring in form, revealing a complex, hermetic and constantly reworked language.
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Who was Pierre-Louis Matthey?
Swiss writer and poet (1893-1970)
When was Pierre-Louis Matthey born?
Pierre-Louis Matthey was born on 19 July 1893 in Signy-Avenex.
When did Pierre-Louis Matthey die?
Pierre-Louis Matthey died on 5 March 1970 in Geneva.
What was Pierre-Louis Matthey's occupation?
Pierre-Louis Matthey was a writer, poet and translator.
What nationality was Pierre-Louis Matthey?
Pierre-Louis Matthey was Swiss.
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