Parisian Intersections

The book explores the transformative period in Paris from the 1850s to the 1890s, highlighting how poets and composers navigated the evolving relationship between poetry and music. It examines the significant developments in both art forms, revealing the challenges they faced and the innovative approaches they adopted. Through creative and critical works, the text delves into the complex and often contentious insights into "musical" poetry and "poetic" music, reflecting the rich cultural landscape of the time.