Apollinaire, Guillaume Author

Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet, playwright, and art critic. He was born in Rome in 1880 and died in Paris in 1918. Apollinaire is considered one of the most important literary figures of the early twentieth century.

Apollinaire's poetry is known for its experimental style, influenced by the cubist and surrealist art movements. His work often combines traditional poetic forms with innovative techniques such as free verse and collage.

In addition to his poetry, Apollinaire was also a prolific writer of plays and critical essays on art. He championed many emerging artists of his time, including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

Apollinaire's life was cut short by the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918. Despite his relatively brief career, he left an indelible mark on modern literature and art.