Michaux, Henri 1899–

Michaux is a Belgian poet, prose writer, and artist who writes in French. A unique and independent artist of international stature, Michaux continually explores in his writings the conflict between inner and outer worlds. Fantasy, surrealism, and comic grotesquery all come together in his works. The Chaplinesque Monsieur Plume is one of Michaux's more interesting creations. Of late, Michaux has concentrated on his painting and his drawing. (See also CLC, Vol. 8.)