French Love Poems is about the kinds of love that puzzle, delight and af ict us throughout our lives, from going on walks with an attractive cousin before Sunday dinner (Nerval) to indulging a granddaughter (Hugo). On the way there's the rst yes from lips we love (Verlaine), a sky full of stars re ected fatally in Cleopatra's eyes (Heredia), Iying awake waiting for your lover (Val???ry), and the defeated toys of dead children (Gautier). The selection covers ve centuries, from Ronsard to Val???ry. Other poets represented ...
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French Love Poems is about the kinds of love that puzzle, delight and af ict us throughout our lives, from going on walks with an attractive cousin before Sunday dinner (Nerval) to indulging a granddaughter (Hugo). On the way there's the rst yes from lips we love (Verlaine), a sky full of stars re ected fatally in Cleopatra's eyes (Heredia), Iying awake waiting for your lover (Val???ry), and the defeated toys of dead children (Gautier). The selection covers ve centuries, from Ronsard to Val???ry. Other poets represented include Baudelaire, Mallarm???, Rimbaud, La Fontaine, Laforgue and Leconte de Lisle. The 35 poems, chosen by Alistair Elliot, are printed opposite his own highly skilful verse translations. There are also helpful notes on French verse technique and on points of obscurity. Dual language French-English edition. Poetry Book Society Recommended Translation.
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New. Text in English, French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 96 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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