Raymond Roussel date of birth:
January 20, 1877
How old was Raymond Roussel when died?
56
Where was Raymond Roussel born?
Paris, France
When did Raymond Roussel die?
July 14, 1933
Where did Raymond Roussel die?
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Why did Raymond Roussel die?
Apparent suicide (or accidental death due to drug/barbiturate overdose)
Raymond Roussel body shape:
Average
What color is Raymond Roussel's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Raymond Roussel gay or straight?
Gay
What is Raymond Roussel's ethnicity?
White
What is Raymond Roussel nationality?
French
What is Raymond Roussel's occupation?
Poet, novelist, playwright, musician, chess enthusiast
Raymond Roussel claim to fame:
Impressions d'Afrique (1910) - Locus Solus (1914) - L'Étoile au Front (1925) - La Poussière de Soleils (1927) - Nouvelles Impressions d'Afrique (1932) - Comment J'ai écrit Certains de Mes Livres (1935, posthumous) - ...
Short Biography
Raymond Roussel (January 20, 1877 – July 14, 1933) was a French poet, novelist, playwright, musician, and chess enthusiast. Through his novels, poems, and plays he exerted a profound influence on certain groups within 20th century French literature, including the Surrealists, Oulipo, and the authors of the nouveau roman.