And all else is literature. 5 · Paul Verlaine

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And all else is literature. 5

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Paul Verlaine

1844-03-30 — 1896-01-08 · Metz

Paul Verlaine was a French poet, a central figure of symbolism, known for his musicality and exploration of themes such as melancholy, love, and spirituality. His life, marked by turmoil and intense passions, was often reflected in his work, which oscillates between the spiritual and the carnal, the sublime and the degraded. Verlaine is celebrated for his ability to evoke atmospheres and sensations through carefully crafted language, influencing later generations of poets.