About
Francis Jammes (1868-1938) was a French writer born in Tournay, Hautes-Pyrénées. He initially worked as a notary's clerk in Orthez before dedicating himself to literature. His collection De l'Angélus de l'aube à l'Angélus du soir (1897) brought him fame. Often associated with Naturism, he favored simplicity and rural life. In 1905, his conversion to Catholicism, influenced by Paul Claudel, marked a turn toward more austere and religious poetry. He also wrote novels and plays. A candidate for the Académie française several times, he was never elected.
* 1868-12-02 — † 1938-11-01
Major works
- De l'Angélus de l'aube à l'Angélus du soir (1897)poetry collection
- Le Deuil des Primevères (1901)poetry collection
- Clairières dans le ciel (1914)poetry collection set to music by Lili Boulanger
Key milestones
- 1896Traveled to Algeria with André Gide.
- 1905Converted to Catholicism under the influence of Paul Claudel.
- 1907Married Geneviève Goedorp.
Themes
simplicityrural lifereligionnaturesincerity
Sources: id.loc.gov · poetryfoundation.org · britannica.com