Birth: 1887-09-01
, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Death: 1961-01-21
, Paris
Blaise Cendrars was a Swiss writer and poet, born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, known for his adventurous life and innovative literary style. His works, often autobiographical, explore themes of travel, exile, war, and the search for identity. Cendrars is an important figure of literary modernism, with a dynamic and imagery-rich writing that reflects his intense experiences.