biography
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Claudel, Paul (Louis Charles Marie)
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pronunciation:
[klohdel]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1868–1955)
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| biography:
| Catholic poet, essayist, and playwright, born in Villeneuve-sur-Fin, France. A convert at the age of 18, he joined the diplomatic service, and held posts in many parts of the world. His plays, such as L'Annonce faite à Marie (1912, The Annunciation to Mary) and his poetry, such as Cinq grandes odes (1910, Five Great Odes), are remarkable for their spiritual intensity. |
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