Symbolism

Author: Charles Chadwick
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 94
Release Date: 22-01-2019
EAN: 9781032031477
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
Languages: English

Details:

Originally published in 1971, this book offers an insightful introduction to the French Symbolism movement. It begins by outlining the core ideas of Symbolism and then delves into the works and influences of five major Symbolist poets:

• Charles Baudelaire

• Paul Verlaine

• Arthur Rimbaud

• Stéphane Mallarmé

• Paul Valéry

The book concludes with an analysis of how Symbolism impacted the broader European literary scene.

Key Features:

• Introduction to Symbolism: Provides a clear explanation of the defining ideas of the Symbolist movement.

• Focus on Key Writers: Offers detailed explorations of Baudelaire, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Mallarmé, and Valéry, examining their contributions to the movement.

• Impact Across Europe: Concludes with a look at the lasting effects of Symbolism beyond France, influencing poets and writers across Europe.

This work is a must-read for anyone interested in French literary movements or the development of poetry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.