Album de vers anciens, 1890–1900

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The Album de vers anciens, 1890–1900 is a collection of poems by French writer Paul Valéry, published in 1920. This work followed his acclaimed poem La Jeune Parque and preceded Charmes ou poèmes. Valéry's poetry often explores themes of consciousness, the intellect, and the tension between contemplation and action. He was influenced by Symbolist poets like Stéphane Mallarmé and was known for his precise, classical style, often drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean landscape of his childhood. While primarily celebrated for his poetry, Valéry also wrote numerous essays on literature, science, and politics.12

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…time was quickly consolidated with Album de vers anciens, 1890–1900 and Charmes ou poèmes, a collection that includes his famous meditation on death in the cemetery at Sète (where he now lies buried).
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…time was quickly consolidated with Album de vers anciens, 1890–1900 and Charmes ou poèmes, a collection that includes his famous meditation on death in the cemetery at Sète (where he now lies buried).
Read More