Borel, Petrus
Rhapsodies 1831
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800172203
- author:
- Borel, Petrus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Carcanet Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 1.6 x 21.5 x 21.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Reference & Language,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rhapsodies 1831 by Pétrus Borel is a collection of poems written during the author's early twenties. These poems, described as "the slag from my crucible" and "the poetry that boils in my heart has slung its dross", showcase Borel's fiery and intense style. The poems in Rhapsodies 1831 are characterized by their vivid imagery and themes of injustice, love, and frustration. They offer a glimpse into the life and thoughts of a complex and troubled individual, who struggled with his own demons and societal expectations. This collection provides an insight into Borel's unique voice and perspective, and is likely to appeal to readers interested in 19th-century French poetry and those drawn to intense, expressive writing.