Jules Laforgue
Jules Laforgue was a Franco-Uruguayan poet, often associated with the Symbolist movement. Born on August 16, 1860, in Montevideo, Uruguay, he was influential in breaking with traditional verse forms and introducing a more free-form style of poetry. Laforgue's work is known for its ironic tone, innovative use of language, and exploration of the themes of ennui and existential melancholy. He died young, at the age of 27, on August 20, 1887, but his work had a lasting impact on later poets, including T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound.
Books
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1. Selected Writings
"Selected Writings" is a compilation of works by a pioneering French symbolist poet, known for his innovative use of free verse and a conversational tone that broke from the formal traditions of 19th-century French poetry. The collection showcases the author's melancholic and ironic style, blending a sense of personal disillusionment with a detached observation of society. His poems often reflect on themes of ennui, existential despair, and the absurdity of life, while also experimenting with language and poetic form. This anthology serves as a testament to the poet's influence on modernist literature and his role in shaping the direction of modern poetry.
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