Paul Verlaine

Noun

Meaning

French symbolist poet (1844-1896)

Examples

Henri Vasnier introduced him to the writings of influential French writers of the time, which gave rise to his first songs, settings of poems by Paul Verlaine (the son-in-law of his former teacher Mme. Source: Internet

French poet Paul Verlaine 's " Chanson d'automne " ("Autumn Song") is likewise characterized by strong, painful feelings of sorrow. Source: Internet

I remember his translating Paul Verlaine in a burst of enthusiasm like this – Art poétique (Verlaine) was after all an expression of his own beliefs about poetry. Source: Internet

Poet Paul Verlaine outraged society with his behaviour and treatment of his wife and child as well as his lover. Source: Internet

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