Alfred De Musset

The book delves into the early life of poet Alfred de Musset, highlighting his childhood anecdotes and the significance of his birthplace in old Paris. Born in 1810 near the Hôtel de Cluny, Musset's environment fostered his poetic talents from a young age. The narrative emphasizes the charm of his early surroundings, now lost to time, and hints at his precocious literary abilities, as he began to write poetry almost as soon as he could.