Birth: 1872-02-01
, Reims
Death: 1960-04-20
, Montlhéry
Paul Fort was a French poet, known for his vast work and for having created the "Ballade française" (French ballad), a new poetic genre. His poetry is characterized by musicality, apparent simplicity, and themes that often explore love, nature, and the medieval and fantastic universe. He was one of the most prolific poets of his generation.