Mémoires d'un surréaliste

*Mémoires d'un surréaliste* is a memoir by André Breton, a leading figure of the Surrealist movement. In this book, he reflects on his life, creative process, and the development of Surrealism, a 20th-century artistic and literary movement that explores the unconscious mind and dreams. Breton shares personal experiences, friendships with fellow artists, and the evolution of their revolutionary ideas that challenge conventional perceptions of reality. The memoir offers insight into the cultural and political atmosphere of the time, emphasizing the importance of imagination, spontaneity, and the exploration of inner psychological depths in art and literature.