Paul Verlaine by Stefan Zweig
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"Paul Verlaine" by Stefan Zweig is a biography written in the early 20th century that delves into the life and works of the French poet Paul Verlaine. The book offers an insightful exploration of Verlaine’s turbulent existence, his emotional struggles, and the profound impact of his poetry, highlighting the themes of yearning, vulnerability, and the duality of his essence as both a passionate artist and a troubled individual. In this biography, Zweig
presents Verlaine as a complex figure marked by a constant battle between his artistic sensibilities and personal demons. The narrative recounts Verlaine's early life, his relationships with influential women, and his tumultuous affair with fellow poet Arthur Rimbaud, which led to violence and imprisonment. As the book unfolds, Zweig illustrates the evolution of Verlaine's work, his personal crises, and his eventual turn toward Catholicism, reflecting a poignant and tragic soul striving to articulate the depths of human emotion through his verses. The biography serves as both a tribute to Verlaine’s lyrical genius and a cautionary tale about the fragility of life, art, and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Zweig, Stefan, 1881-1942 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Theis, O. F. (Otto Frederick), 1881- |
| LoC No. | 14000070 |
| Title | Paul Verlaine |
| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Verlaine, Paul, 1844-1896 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34327 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34327-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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