Painting by Frédéric Bazille (1867)
Verlaine, Paul
- Country/Region:
- France
- Genres:
- Poetry, Miscellaneous prose
Paul Verlaine, one of the finest early modern poets, was born in Metz in north-east France where his father, an army officer, was stationed. He was an only child, but grew up with his orphaned cousin, Elisa Moncomble, whom he allegedly loved passionately and platonically.
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