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100 1 _aVerlaine, Paul,
_d1844-1896
245 1 0 _aPoésies religieuses :
_bPréface de J. K. Huÿsmans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-12-28
508 _aProduced by Laurent Vogel (from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench poetry -- 19th century
653 _aReligious poetry, French
700 1 _aHuysmans, J.-K.
_q(Joris-Karl),
_d1848-1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61039
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