Jean-Antoine Roucher

French poet and author of 'Les Pèlerins'

Jean-Antoine Roucher - French poet and author of 'Les Pèlerins'
Born

1745
280 years ago

Died

July 25th, 1794
231 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A prominent French poet and author, contributions largely centered around the themes of spirituality and nature. Roucher gained recognition for works that often reflected the ideals of the Enlightenment and Romanticism. His most notable work, 'Les Pèlerins', was published in 1781 and illustrated a journey of personal and collective reflection. Beyond poetry, he was involved in the cultural and political discourse of his time, participating in the revolutionary spirit that swept France leading up to the late 18th century. Roucher's life ended tragically during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, when he was executed amid the political chaos.

Authored 'Les Pèlerins'

Contributed to Enlightenment literature

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