Les Poetes Maudits (1888)

Exploring themes of love, death, religion, and nature, this collection of poems reflects the deep melancholy and despair of Paul Verlaine's tumultuous life. It serves as a tribute to marginalized poets like Rimbaud, Baudelaire, and Mallarmé, who faced societal rejection due to their unconventional lifestyles and writings. Divided into four parts, the work is a cornerstone of French Symbolist poetry and has significantly influenced numerous writers and poets since its 1888 publication.