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One Hundred and One Poems by Paul Verlaine: A Bilingual Edition by Paul Verlaine, Norman R. Shapiro

maxramsay's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

ameve2's review against another edition

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reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.0

deanjean_reads's review against another edition

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3.0

I can't read French, but for some reason (yes, shoot me now) I feel like Shapiro's translation doesn't capture the melodious ferocity of Verlaine's verse as well as it should. Or maybe I need to pick me up some French.
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