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Louis Aragon
(French Poet and Novelist)
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Birthdate: October 3, 1897
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: December 24, 1982
Louis Aragon was a prominent French poet, novelist, and editor known for his significant contributions to the surrealist movement in France. Alongside André Breton and Philippe Soupault, he co-founded the surrealist review Littérature. Aragon was a dedicated member of the Communist Party and the Académie Goncourt. His literary achievements led to numerous nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature starting from 1959. Aragon's professional life was marked by his influential role in shaping French literature and his commitment to socialist ideals.