My Hospitals & My Prisons

Featuring autobiographical elements that read like fiction, this collection presents the first-ever English translations of Paul Verlaine's "My Hospitals" and "My Prisons." The works showcase his renowned nuanced style and offer captivating eyewitness accounts of the Paris Commune and the Belle Epoque. Readers will encounter notable figures such as Arthur Rimbaud, Victor Hugo, and Léon Bloy, enriching the historical context and personal reflections woven throughout these poignant narratives.