First modern biography in English of the tempestuous French poet. A lyric poet whose work marks a transition between Romantic and Symbolist poetry, Verlaine (1844-1896), along with Stephane Mallarme and Charles Budelaire, was one of the so-called "Decadents" of 19th century French literature. First modern biography in English of the tempestuous French poet. A yric poet whose work marks a transition between Romantic and Symbolist poetry, Verlaine (1844-1896), along with tephane Mallarme and Charles Budelaire, was one of the so-called "Decadents" of 19th century French literature.; 394 pp

Paul Verlaine French Poets 19th Century Biography