French Symbolist Poetry and the Idea of Music

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Exploring the interplay between music and memory, this study examines the evolution of poetic aesthetics in French literature from the 1860s to the 1930s. It delves into how prominent poets like Baudelaire and Mallarmé, alongside lesser-known figures Ghil and Royère, challenged traditional notions of lyricism. The book raises critical questions about the diminishing role of music in early twentieth-century poetry, offering insights into the changing landscape of poetic expression during this transformative period.