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Robert Desnos
Robert Desnos (; 4 July 1900 – 8 June 1945) was a French surrealist poet who played a key role in the Surrealist movement of his day.
Biography.
Robert Desnos was born in Paris on 4 July 1900, the son of a licensed dealer in game and poultry at the Halles market. Other sources state Desnos was the son of a Parisian café owner. 
Desnos attended commercial college, and started work as a clerk. He also worked as an amanuensis for journalist Jean de Bonnefon.
of Robert Desnos.)
- (A study of Desnos's poetry as expressed through his language games and quest for identity, love, and liberation.)
- (A recollection of Robert Desnos and his encounter in May 1945 with Léo Radek, the last surviving child in Terezin.)
- (A study of Desnos's writing style.)
- (A study of Desnos's work for radio, cinema and the press; includes twelve articles he wrote in the weekly "Voilà" (1933-