Arthur Adamov
(1908/1970)
A playwright, writer, and translator, he frequented the Surrealists and was greatly influenced by the work of Bertolt Brecht. His work is marked by his political commitment.
Marie d'Agoult
(1805/1870)
A woman of letters and mistress of Franz Liszt, she published historical and philosophical works under the name Daniel Stern.
Pierre-Joseph Alary
(1689/1770)
French clergyman and man of letters. He was elected a member of the French Academy in 1723.
Jean Le Rond d'Alembert
(1717/1783)
Mathematician, philosopher, encyclopedist and academician (Academy of Sciences, 1741 – French Academy, 1754).
Charles Emile Alexandre
(1821/1890)
Man of letters and politician. Secretary to Lamartine, from 1849.
Maxime Alexandre
(1899/1976)
Alsatian poet and playwright, witness to the early years of surrealism.
