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Verlaine, Paul
An influential French poet of the 19th century, a key figure of Symbolism and Decadence.
Short Biography
Paul Verlaine was born on March 30, 1844, in Metz, France. He died on January 8, 1896. He was one of the main representatives of **Symbolism** and the 'Poètes maudits' (accursed poets), and his work, characterized by musicality, suggestion, and melancholy, influenced later literary modernity. His relationship with Arthur Rimbaud is legendary. Although Verlaine lived before the 20th-century radical Avant-Garde, his break with conventional rhetoric and his emphasis on the subjective, musical side of poetry was a **crucial preparation for literary modernism**.
Connection to the Book World
Verlaine's poetry was rediscovered in the 20th century and often illustrated in the context of the **'livre d'artiste'** by modern artists. The Surrealists saw him as a precursor. The juxtaposition of his Symbolist texts with modern graphics is an important contribution to **modern book art**.
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Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
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