Birth: 1901-04-20
, 16.º arrondissement de Paris
Death: 1990-09-30
, Saint-Hilaire
Michel Leiris was a French writer, ethnographer, and surrealist poet, known for his autobiographical work and his investigations into the human condition and culture. His writing is characterized by deep introspection, exploration of identity, memory, and the body, and a lyrical, fragmentary style. Leiris was a central figure in the surrealist movement and participated in important ethnographic expeditions.
