Auguste, comte de Villiers de L’Isle-Adam

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Also Known As	Auguste-Jean-Marie-Mathias-Philippe, comte de Villiers de L’Isle-Adam
Born	November 7, 1838 • Saint-Brieuc • France
Died	August 19, 1889 (aged 50) • Paris • France
Notable Works	“Axël” • “Cruel Tales”
Movement / Style	Symbolism

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