Paul Verlaine was born on March 30, 1844[1], in Metz[2]. He died on January 8, 1896[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5], essayist[6], writer[7], librettist[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,427 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[10]
Things named for Paul Verlaine include Tom Verlaine[39] and Paul Verlaine University – Metz[40].
Why It Matters
Paul Verlaine has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Arthur Rimbaud[43], a poet[44], 1854–1891[45], of France[46], awarded the Concours général[47], specialised in symbolism[48]; Geo Milev[49], a writer[50], 1895–1925[51], of Bulgaria[52]; and Păstorel Teodoreanu[53], a linguist[54], 1894–1964[55], of Romania[56].
Works attributed to him include Clair de Lune[57], a literary work[58], founded in 1869[59]; Chanson d'automne[60], a literary work[61], founded in 1866[62]; Les Poètes maudits[63], a written work[64]; Poèmes saturniens[65], a literary work[66], founded in 1866[67]; Romances sans paroles[68], a literary work[69], founded in 1874[70]; and Fêtes galantes[71]. Entities named for him include Tom Verlaine[39] and Paul Verlaine University – Metz[40].
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