Rene Char
This article's lead section may not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (April 2014) René Char Born (1907-06-14)June 14, 1907 L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France Died February 19, 1988(1988-02-19) (aged 80) Paris, France Occupation Poet Nationality French Period 1920–40 Genre Poetry French literature by category French literary history Medieval Renaissance 17th 18th 19th 20th century Contemporary French writers Chronological list Writers by category Essayists Novelists Playwrights Poets Short story writers Portals France French language Literature French/Francophone literature v t e René Char (June 14, 1907 – February 19, 1988) was a 20th-century French poet.