
Au Pays du Mufle
PRÉFACE
DOUZE BALLADES FAMILIÈRES POUR EXASPÉRER LE MUFLE
QUATORZAINS D'ÉTÉ
QUELQUES VARIATIONS POUR DÉPLAIRE A FORCE GENS
PARABASE SYMBOLIQUE DANS LA MANIÈRE DES PLUS ACCRÉDITÉS RIMEURS DE CE TEMPS-CI
TABLE
A vivid tapestry of wit and melody, this collection weaves together ballads and concise fourteen‑line verses that pulse with the restless energy of a poet who delights in both satire and reverence. The opening notes hint at a dialogue with the great French tradition, drawing on the lofty cadence of Virgil and the solemn chant of Saint Gregory while keeping a sharply modern edge. Readers are invited into a world where irony sparkles like a jeweled blade, and the rhythmic playfulness of the verses can turn a simple line into a biting comment on society.
The preface sets the tone, positioning the poet as a keen observer who balances reverent homage with a mischievous urge to upend expectations. Expect a blend of exuberant humor and a lingering bitterness that colors each stanza, creating a listening experience that feels both timeless and freshly provocative. The work rewards attentive ears, offering layers of lyrical craft that reveal new shades with each repeat.
Language
fr
Duration
~41 minutes (40K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2020-11-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1854–1919
A sharp-tongued voice of fin-de-siècle France, this poet and polemicist mixed lyrical style with biting satire. His writing captures the restless, rebellious energy of Paris at the turn of the twentieth century.
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