Michel Leiris
Michel Leiris (1901–1990) was a French anthropologist, writer and ethnologist.
Also recorded as Julien Michel Leiris.
Overview
Born at 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1901, died at Saint-Hilaire in 1990.
In detail
Michel Leiris studied at Lycée Janson-de-Sailly. Dany Bébel-Gisler is recorded as having studied under Michel Leiris. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is essay, prose and ethnography. The authority associates the name with surrealism.
Membership is recorded of College of 'Pataphysics.
Distinctions recorded are Grand prix national des Lettres.
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“Michel Leiris”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q462591: Michel Leiris
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