Jean Cocteau

"Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying."

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Source: Postambule. La Fin du Potomac. Book by Jean Cocteau, 1939.

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Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau

Poet, Novelist, Playwright

Jean Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, and filmmaker known for his innovative works that blend art and emotion, particularly in 'Les Enfants Terribles.'

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