Asked by Trinity Krystyne on Jun 09, 2024

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The writer Guillaume Apollinaire was notorious for

A) writing obscene books.
B) writing French works in German.
C) writing reviews of books that did not exist.
D) offending the Catholic Church.
E) offending the French Republic.

Guillaume Apollinaire

A French poet, playwright, and art critic who was a key figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde, known for his technical innovation and themes of love and modernity.

  • Gain an understanding of the qualities and influences of artistic currents such as Impressionism and avant-garde.
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Patrick BarrellaJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Guillaume Apollinaire was known for writing reviews of books that did not exist, which he called "criticisms of imaginary works." This form of Dadaist art was meant to challenge the traditional boundaries of literature and art. Apollinaire was also a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement.