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French writer
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5 December 1896(11th arrondissement of Paris, France)
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30 March 1980(Cachan, France)
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Biography
Henry Poulaille (5 December 1896, Paris – 30 March 1980, Cachan) was a French writer and a pioneer of proletarian literature.
He was the son of Henri, an anarchist carpenter from Nantes, and Hortense Roulot, a chair-maker from Ménilmontant. However he was orphaned at the age of 14. He was self taughtand developed a passion for books, and started to frequent libertarian circles.
In May 1922 he attended the International Congress of Progressive Artists and signed the "Founding Proclamation of the Union of Progressive International Artists".