
A vivid tapestry of city life unfolds in verses that drift between the lofty spires of Paris and the intimate moments of youthful love. The poet’s eye captures the glitter of lantern‑lit cafés, the clamor of bustling boulevards, and the quiet hush of a balcony overlooking Notre‑Dame, all rendered in lyrical, almost musical language. These early stanzas invite listeners to wander through moonlit streets, hear the chorus of street musicians, and feel the pulse of a metropolis that celebrates both grandeur and everyday tenderness.
The collection also embraces the restless energy of a bohemian crowd—students, artists, lovers, and travelers whose voices mingle in a chorus of languages and laughter. Through vivid snapshots of cafés, theatres, and night‑time revelry, the poems paint a portrait of a city where art, joy, and a hint of melancholy coexist. Listeners will be drawn into a world where each line feels like a step along a cobblestone path, inviting reflection on the fleeting beauty of youth and the timeless allure of Paris.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (96K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1996-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1888–1916
An American poet who left Harvard for Paris, he is best remembered for lyrical, romantic war poems shaped by his service in the French Foreign Legion during World War I. His life was brief, but poems like "I Have a Rendezvous with Death" helped make him one of the most enduring literary voices of the war.
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