Alphonse de Lamartine

1790–1869 · lived 78 years

Alphonse de Lamartine was a French poet, writer, and politician, a prominent figure of Romanticism. His poetic work, particularly 'Méditations Poétiques', had a significant impact on French literature, introducing themes of love, nature, and melancholy. He also played an important role in French politics during the Second Republic.

n. 1790-10-21, Mâcon · m. 1869-02-28, Paris

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Born in Mâcon, France, on October 21, 1790, Lamartine is remembered for his lyrical and sentimental poetry. His poem 'Le Lac' (The Lake), published in 'Méditations Poétiques' (1820), became a milestone of French Romanticism. In addition to his literary career, Lamartine was an influential politician. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1848 and was a key figure in the Revolution of 1848, which established the French Second Republic. His prose work includes novels such as 'Graziella' and travelogues. Lamartine passed away on March 1, 1869.

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O Time! arrest your flight, and you, propitious hours, stay your course.

Only one being is wanting, and your whole world is bereft of people.

Private passions grow tired and wear themselves out political passions, never.

Sad is his lot, who, once at least in his life, has not been a poet.

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