
A bold, unapologetic collection of poems, this work delves into the raw sensations of desire and the physicality of the male body. The verses move from intimate, tactile moments to sweeping references that mingle classical myth, literary history, and contemporary life, creating a vivid tapestry of sensual observation. The language is vivid and unflinching, celebrating flesh, pleasure, and the paradoxes of attraction with a voice that oscillates between reverent and ribald.
Structured as a series of short, numbered pieces, the book offers a kaleidoscope of encounters—each one spotlighting a different facet of longing, from the rough charm of laborers to the lingering echo of ancient ideals. Its candid tone invites listeners to experience the poet’s fevered reflections without restraint, while the recurring motifs of eyes, skin, and movement weave a cohesive, if provocative, portrait of yearning. The result is an intimate auditory journey that captures both the immediacy of lust and the lingering echo of cultural myth.
Language
fr
Duration
~18 minutes (18K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-02-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1844–1896
A leading voice in French Symbolist poetry, his work is known for its musical language, emotional nuance, and haunting sense of beauty. Poems such as those in Romances sans paroles and Fêtes galantes helped shape modern lyric verse far beyond France.
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