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(1896-1966) Poet, author, essayist. Andre Breton was born in Tinchebray, Orne, France, and died in Paris, France. He moved with his family to New York City at the beginning of World War II.

Full Name

Andre Breton

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline

1896

BIRTH

Andre Breton was born in Tinchebray, Orne, France, on February 19, 1896.

1920

LITWORK

The Magnetic Fields
Atlas Press (1985)
0947757031 / 978-0947757038
Poetry written with Philippe Soupault.

1924

LITWORK

Manifestoes of Surrealism
University of Michigan Press (1969)

Nonfiction.

1928

LITWORK

Nadja
Gallimard / Livre de Poche (1964)

Novel.

1937

LITWORK

Mad Love
University of Nebraska Press (1987)
0803212003 / 978-0803212008
Novel.

1941

RESIDENCE

Mr. Breton moved to New York City in 1941 and lived there for a few years.

1944

LITWORK

Arcanum 17
Brentano's; Reprint Edition (1945)

1966

DEATH

Andre Breton died in Paris, France, on September 28, 1966.

1966

INTERMENT

Andre Breton was interred at Batignolles Cemetery in Paris, France.

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