Pierre Louÿs
Pierre Louÿs | |
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Louÿs, c. 1890–1900 | |
| Born | Pierre-Félix Louis 10 December 1870 Ghent, Belgium |
| Died | 4 June 1925 (aged 54) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Montparnasse Cemetery |
| Pen name | Pierre Chrysis, Peter Lewys, Chibrac |
| Occupation | novelist, poet |
| Language | French |
| Period | 1891–1925 |
| Genre | Erotic literature |
| Literary movement | Symbolism |
| Notable works | Les Chansons de Bilitis |
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Pierre-Félix Louÿs (French: [pjɛʁ lu.is]; 10 December 1870 – 4 June 1925) was a Belgian poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings. He is known as a writer who sought to "express pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection". He was made first a Chevalier and then an Officer of the Légion d'honneur for his contributions to French literature.