Jean Cocteau

JeanCocteau

Country

France

Birth - Death

1889 - 1963

Occupation

Writer

Description

Filmmaker, artist, poet, writer noted for his avant-garde style. An acquaintance of many of the artists of his time, including Pablo Picasso, Sergey Diaghilev, Stravinsky, Edith Piaf, and Jean Marais (his lover). Founded a publishing house called 'Editions de la Sirene'.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.jeancocteau.com/
• http://www.biography.com/people/jean-cocteau-9252166
• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/123832/Jean-Cocteau

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