Raymond Roussel
French writer
Died when: 56 years 175 days (677 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Raymond Roussel (French pronunciation: [ʁɛmɔ̃ ʁusɛl]; 20 January 1877 – 14 July 1933) was a French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast.
Through his novels, poems, and plays he exerted a profound influence on certain groups within 20th century French literature, including the Surrealists, Oulipo, and the authors of the nouveau roman.
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