Poems of Paul Verlaine by Paul Verlaine

"Poems of Paul Verlaine" by Paul Verlaine is a collection of lyrical poetry written during the late 19th century, a period marked by the Symbolist movement in literature. This work showcases Verlaine's mastery of musicality in verse, exploring themes of love, nature, and melancholy while reflecting the complexities of human emotions and experiences. The collection is notable for its delicate imagery and emotional depth, which have made it a significant contribution to French literature. The book is organized into various sections, each presenting a different poetic exploration. Notable segments include "Fêtes Galantes," which depicts idyllic scenes of love and nature, and "Romances Sans Paroles," focusing on the nuances of romantic angst and longing. Verlaine’s work embodies a rich interplay of sound and meaning, conveying the intimate feelings of longing and despair. Through vivid imagery and musical rhythm, such as in "Clair de Lune," and reflective themes on loss and nostalgia seen in "Chanson d’Automne," Verlaine crafts a hauntingly beautiful tapestry that invites readers into his world of emotional revelations and contemplative melancholy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Verlaine, Paul, 1844-1896
Illustrator McCarter, Henry, 1864-1942
Translator Brownell, Gertrude Hall, 1863-1961
Title Poems of Paul Verlaine
Credits Produced by Michael Castelluccio, and David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French poetry -- Translations into English
Category Text
eBook-No. 8426
Release Date
Last Update Mar 21, 2013
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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