Paul Verlaine Biography

Paul-Marie Verlaine was a French poet associated with the Symbolist movement, recognized as one of the greatest representatives of the fin de siècle in international and French poetry. His work, emphasizing nuance and subtlety, has inspired numerous composers. In "Art Poétique," he describes a decadent style and alludes to the importance of suggestion and veiled meanings in poetry. Verlaine's life was marked by personal turmoil and struggles, yet his literary legacy endures through his distinctive verse.