Postwar Figures of l'Ephemere

The exploration of postwar French poetry reveals its critical nature, drawing connections to a rich tradition that includes notable poets like Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Ponge, and Celan. The author, Petterson, examines how the works of philosophers such as Hegel, Heidegger, and Ricoeur inform the poetry's quest for meaning. This study highlights how postwar poetry challenges its relationships with philosophical, historical, and political narratives, ultimately suggesting a shift towards a post-Romantic poetics.