Les vaines tendresses by Sully Prudhomme

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Author Sully Prudhomme, 1839-1907
Title Les vaines tendresses
Études et Portraits littéraires, premier série
Note Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Les vaines tendresses" by Sully Prudhomme is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the themes of love, loss, and human emotion, reflecting on the complexities of relationships and the nature of desire. As a notable work by a prominent French poet who was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Literature, Prudhomme's poetry captures both the beauty and pain of romantic experiences. Throughout the collection, Prudhomme explores various facets of love, from the innocence of childhood affection to the nuanced emotional struggles of adulthood. Each poem offers a vivid portrayal of feelings, employing rich imagery and heartfelt language. The speaker often contemplates the transient nature of beauty and emotion, emphasizing the ephemeral quality of love and its capacity to evoke joy and sorrow simultaneously. The work serves as a reflection on the human condition, urging readers to grapple with the deep emotional currents that characterize their own experiences of love and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French poetry -- 19th century
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