02211cam a22003253u 4500 61039 UtSlPG 20260610134416.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Verlaine, Paul, 1844-1896 Poésies religieuses : Préface de J. K. Huÿsmans Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-12-28 Produced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Poésies religieuses" by Paul Verlaine is a collection of religious poetry written in the late 19th century. This work compiles verses that evoke deep emotional and spiritual themes, reflecting Verlaine's struggles and his Catholic faith, alongside elements of mysticism and personal contemplation. The verses showcase a blend of beauty and introspection, emphasizing a journey of soul-searching and repentance. The opening of the collection presents a preface by J.-K. Huysmans, who aims to clarify Verlaine's position within the realm of Catholic poets, arguing against the misconceptions surrounding his character and works. He explains that the poems are largely drawn from Verlaine's previous collections and emphasize themes of humility, contrition, and devotion. Additionally, Huysmans highlights Verlaine's unique style which oscillates between musicality and poignant reflections on life's tribulations. Through these reflections, Verlaine draws upon both his personal experiences and the broader Christian doctrine, setting a contemplative tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French poetry -- 19th century Religious poetry, French Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl), 1848-1907 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61039 101865 101865