Birth: 1842-03-18
, Paris
Death: 1898-09-09
, Fontainebleau
Stéphane Mallarmé was a French poet and critic, a central figure of literary symbolism. His work is known for its complexity, musicality, and for the pursuit of a poetic language that transcended everyday reality, aiming to create an absolute "book." His influence extends throughout modern poetry, impacting movements like surrealism and concrete poetry.
