Léon Dierx facts for kids
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Léon Dierx was a famous French poet. He was born in 1838 on an island called Réunion. This island is in the Indian Ocean. He later moved to Paris, France. There, he became a very important poet.
Early Life and Poetic Beginnings
Léon Dierx was born in Saint-Denis, Réunion. This was on March 31, 1838. When he was older, he moved to Paris. He went to a special school there. It was called the Central School of Arts and Manufactures. After finishing school, he started working in an education office.
His Poetic Journey
Léon Dierx loved poetry. He became a follower of another famous poet, Leconte de Lisle. Dierx joined a group of poets called the Parnassians. This group focused on making poems with perfect form and beauty. They believed poetry should be artistic and well-crafted.
When the famous poet Stéphane Mallarmé passed away in 1898, Léon Dierx was given a special title. Younger poets called him the "prince of poets." This showed how much they respected his work.
Famous Works and Awards
Léon Dierx wrote many poetry books. Some of his well-known works include:
- Aspirations (published in 1858)
- Poèmes et poésies (published in 1864)
- Lèvres closes (published in 1867)
- Paroles d'un vaincu (published in 1871)
- La Rencontre, a dramatic scene (published in 1875)
- Les Amants (published in 1879)
His collection of poems, Poésies complètes (from 1872), received a special honor. It was "crowned" by the French Academy. This means it was recognized as an excellent work. All of his works were later published together in two large books between 1894 and 1896.
In 1901, Léon Dierx received a very important award. He was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. This is one of France's highest awards.
See also
In Spanish: Léon Dierx para niños
