Leconte De Lisle

A French poet, Leconte de Lisle stands as a crystallization of the Parnassian movement. His verse is known for its clarity, sonority, and classical precision, imbued with exotic color and historical depth. He portrays the world as a 'glorious blunder,' and his poetry, while containing a fervent core, often appears marble-like in its cultivated coolness. His work reflects a contemplative, often scornful stance, accepting existence with a defiant austerity while yearning for the ultimate repose of death, free from the constraints of time and earthly troubles.