Œuvres complètes - Volume 1 by Paul Verlaine
"Œuvres complètes - Volume 1" by Paul Verlaine is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This volume includes notable works such as "Poèmes Saturniens," "Fêtes galantes," and "Bonne chanson," showcasing Verlaine’s lyrical mastery and exploration of themes like love, melancholy, and the beauty of nature. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Verlaine's exploration of melancholy and reminiscence, notably through "Poèmes Saturniens." It reflects on the connectionbetween human emotions and the celestial influences of Saturn, alluding to traditional beliefs about fate and artistic discomfort. The prologue establishes a nostalgic backdrop, contrasting the past grandeur of storytelling with the tumult of modern existence, and hints at the poet's longing for a more harmonious artistic expression amidst the chaos. The subsequent poems draw on personal reflection, nature, and the complexities of love and loss, creating a rich tapestry of emotional depth that invites readers into Verlaine's contemplative world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verlaine, Paul, 1844-1896 |
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| Title | Œuvres complètes - Volume 1 Poèmes Saturniens, Fêtes Galantes, Bonne chanson, Romances sans paroles, Sagesse, Jadis et naguère |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15112 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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