Jean Moréas Books

Initially a proponent of Symbolism, this author penned the Symbolist Manifesto, seeking to champion a new generation of writers. His early collections of poetry, deeply influenced by Paul Verlaine, evoked a melancholic, dreamlike atmosphere. Later, he shifted away from Symbolism, embracing inspirations from ancient Greece and Rome, which helped foster the École Romane. His work thus explores the intersection of modernism and classicism, offering a unique perspective on the literary transitions of his era.