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André Breton
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French writer and poet, co-founder of Surrealism (1896–1966)

Also known as: Andre Breto, D'André Breton, René Dobrant, Андре Бретон, أندريه برتون, 앙드레 브르통

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Known works

  • Nadja (1998)
  • Lettres à Jacques Doucet
  • Anthologie de L'Humour Noir
  • Ralentir travaux
  • Dictionnaire abrégé du surréalisme