TY  - BOOK
AU  - Verlaine,Paul
AU  - Huysmans,J.-K.
TI  - Poésies religieuses: Préface de J. K. Huÿsmans
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - French poetry -- 19th century
KW  - Religious poetry, French
N1  - Release date is 2019-12-28; Produced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61039
ER  -