About
French poet who was inspired by and is sometimes associated with Dadaism, Cubism, and Surrealism. His literary works include Etoiles peintes, Coeur de chene, and Plupart du temps.
Before Fame
He grew up in southern France and was taught by his father, who was in the wine business.
Trivia
He founded Nord-Sud, an important French literary journal, in 1917.
Family Life
He married a woman named Henriette and also had a long-lasting romantic relationship with Coco Chanel.
Associated With
His poetry was admired by Guillaume Apollinaire, whom Reverdy met in the Montmartre district of Paris.