| Author |
Tallgren, Anna-Maria, 1886-1949 |
| Title |
Paul Verlaine: Hänen elämänsä ja runoutensa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 25.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jari Koivisto
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| Summary |
"Paul Verlaine: Hänen elämänsä ja runoutensa" by Anna-Maria Tallgren is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and poetry of the renowned French poet Paul Verlaine, exploring his complex character, tumultuous relationships, and the influence of his experiences on his work. It sets the stage for understanding Verlaine's dual nature as a passionate artist and a troubled individual. At the start of the text, the author reflects on Verlaine's contrasting persona, depicting him as a gifted poet whose life was riddled with struggles, including alcoholism and tumultuous love affairs. The opening introduces Verlaine's early life, highlighting his childhood in Metz, his idealistic memories, and the sense of loss he felt after moving to Paris. Tallgren sets a poignant tone as she discusses the profound impact of his relationships, particularly with women and fellow artists, and how these experiences shaped his lyrical creations, suggesting that Verlaine's life experiences were essential to the emotional depth found in his poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Verlaine, Paul, 1844-1896
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65678 |
| Release Date |
Jun 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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