Paul Verlaine: Selected Poems (Oxford World's Classics)
by Paul Verlaine, Martin Sorrell
This volume gathers essential poems by Paul Verlaine, a pivotal figure in French poetry. Expertly translated by Martin Sorrell, it showcases Verlaine's evocative language and emotional resonance. As part of Oxford World's Classics, it serves as an accessible entry into his influential Symbolist works, perfect for poetry enthusiasts and students alike.
About This Book
Paul Verlaine's Selected Poems offers a collection of works by the renowned French poet, known for his innovative verse that influenced the Symbolist movement.
Translated by Martin Sorrell, this edition presents Verlaine's poems in accessible English, preserving their musicality and emotional depth.
Part of the Oxford World's Classics series, the book provides an introduction to Verlaine's life and poetic style, making it ideal for readers exploring 19th-century French literature.
These selections highlight Verlaine's themes of love, nature, and melancholy, rendered with delicate imagery and rhythmic subtlety.
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