An Anthology of French Lyric Poetry

By Charles Edmund Young

Book Overview

An Anthology of French Lyric Poetry is a collection of poems curated by Charles Edmund Young. The book features a wide range of French lyric poetry, including works from well-known poets such as Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, and Arthur Rimbaud, as well as lesser-known poets. The poems cover a variety of themes, including love, nature, politics, and spirituality. Young has provided an introduction to the book, giving readers an overview of the history and significance of French lyric poetry. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or poetry in general.1925. It is not until the Romantic revolt against rule and tradition again sets free the imagination, that we find an outburst of true lyric poetry. From 1820 on, though with diminishing vigor, the lyric impulse leaves its mark on literature. The chief poets of this brilliant period are represented in the selections contained in this volume. The poetry is printed in French. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162647469
• ISBN13: 9781162647463
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"