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Selected Writings of Paul Valery

By Paul Valéry
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Selected Writings of Paul Valéry presents a rich anthology of Valéry’s multifaceted genius. It opens with his poetry in both the original French and English translation, featuring acclaimed works like "Le Cimetiere Marin" and parts of "La Jeune Parque". The collection then explores his thoughtful essays and reflections on diverse subjects, including architecture, logic, dance, literature, philosophy, and painting. It concludes with excerpts from his creative prose and drama, such as Monsieur Teste and Mon Faust, offering profound insights into his artistic and intellectual vision.
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This volume is ideal for readers interested in modernist poetry and philosophy, students of French literature, and those appreciating interdisciplinary explorations in arts and culture.

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This selection from representative works of the great French poet-philosopher is based on the Paris Morceaux Choisis volume, which was assembled by Valery himself.

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It begins with the poetry (French and English en face), including such masterpieces as "Le Cimetiere Marin" and portions of "La Jeune Parque"; then ranges through Valéry's work in fields as various as architecture, logic, the dance, literature, philosophy, and painting.

It concludes with excerpts from his creative writings such as Monsieur Teste and the drama Mon Faust.

The list of translators for this volume is distinguished. Among them are Lionel Abel, Leonie Adams, Malcolm Cowley, James Kirkup, C. Day Lewis, Jackson Mathews, Louise Varese, and Vernon Watkins.

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ISBN: 9780811202138

Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 1964

Country: United States

Imprint: New Directions Publishing Corporation

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 256

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