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Pierre Louÿs

French writer

Died when: 54 years 178 days (653 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Pierre Louÿs

Pierre Louÿs (French: [pj?? lu.is]; 10 December 1870 – 4 June 1925) was a French poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings.

He is known as a writer who sought to "express pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection".He was made first a Chevalier and then an Officer of the Légion d'honneur for his contributions to French literature.


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