02215cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500590014426400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950801130042052011400053353400450167365300340171865300290175270000460178185600430182799900190187061039UtSlPG20260610134416.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aVerlaine, Paul,d1844-189610aPoésies religieuses :bPréface de J. K. Huÿsmans 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-12-28  aProduced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench poetry -- 19th century  aReligious poetry, French1 aHuysmans, J.-K.q(Joris-Karl),d1848-190740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61039  c101865d101865