André Chénier (1762-1794)
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Written by Nurel Javissyarqi
Translated by Agus B. Harianto
André Chénier (1762-1794), French poet, was born in Constantinople, and died by giyotin (ax hanging) in Paris, when the great revolution is raging fire. Like Ronsard, he influenced so many Roman poets, as well as the Ancient Greeks. However, his language was solid, very lively and enthusiasm that derived from bright fantasy in the arena of the revolution, and considered as the pioneer of the romantic era of French. Read more… »