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Paul Verlaine

Paul Verlaine (1844 - 1896), full name Paul-Marie Verlaine, was a French poet, considered one of the greatest representatives of the fin de siècle in international and French poetry, born in Metz. He wrote lyrics of a quite unique type. He was associated with the Symbolist movement and the Decadent movement.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • Take eloquence and wring its neck.
- L'art poetique in Jadis et Naguere

Anatole France


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