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Paul Verlaine
Paul Verlaine

Paul Verlaine was a significant figure in the Symbolist poetry of 19th-century France, born on March 30, 1844, and died on January 8, 1896. His poetry is renowned for its unique style and profound emotional expression, which has had a profound impact on subsequent poets. more

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