| Author |
Verlaine, Paul, 1844-1896 |
| Illustrator |
McCarter, Henry, 1864-1942 |
| Translator |
Brownell, Gertrude Hall, 1863-1961 |
| Title |
Poems of Paul Verlaine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michael Castelluccio, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French poetry -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8426 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 21, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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