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Bibliography: Poemes Saturniens by Verlaine, Paul
- Title
- Poemes Saturniens
- Author
- Verlaine, Paul
- Date
- 1867
- Genre
- poetry
- Note Source
- Journal 2/2/1896
- Note Relating to Cather
- On the death of Verlaine: "Oysters do not grow pearls under normal conditions nor do men write great poems. The finest things in this world do not always grow like cabbages. Things like Verlaine's Poemes Saturniens need conditions of their own."