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One of the major French lesbian poets at the turn of the century, and noted for her bohemian lifestyle.  Pseudonym of Pauline M. Tarn.  Had a friendship with the American [[Natalie Clifford Barney]].  Committed suicide.  Major works are 'Cendres et poussières' (1902; “Ashes and Dust”); 'Les Kitharèdes' (1904; “The Women of Kithara”); translations from Sappho; and 'Sillages' (1908; “Sea Wakes”).  Author of the book 'A Crown of Violets' (translated 2017).   
 
One of the major French lesbian poets at the turn of the century, and noted for her bohemian lifestyle.  Pseudonym of Pauline M. Tarn.  Had a friendship with the American [[Natalie Clifford Barney]].  Committed suicide.  Major works are 'Cendres et poussières' (1902; “Ashes and Dust”); 'Les Kitharèdes' (1904; “The Women of Kithara”); translations from Sappho; and 'Sillages' (1908; “Sea Wakes”).  Author of the book 'A Crown of Violets' (translated 2017).   
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Latest revision as of 21:52, 2 October 2023

Renee Vivien

Country

France

Birth - Death

1877 - 1909

Occupation

Poet

Description

One of the major French lesbian poets at the turn of the century, and noted for her bohemian lifestyle. Pseudonym of Pauline M. Tarn. Had a friendship with the American Natalie Clifford Barney. Committed suicide. Major works are 'Cendres et poussières' (1902; “Ashes and Dust”); 'Les Kitharèdes' (1904; “The Women of Kithara”); translations from Sappho; and 'Sillages' (1908; “Sea Wakes”). Author of the book 'A Crown of Violets' (translated 2017).

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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