Project Gutenberg 2023-06-27 Public domain in the USA. 2300 Valéry, Paul 1871 1945 Valery, Paul Charmes $aFrance :$bGallimard, $c1926. Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Charmes" by Paul Valéry is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricate relationship between beauty, desire, and the complexities of human experience, employing Valéry's characteristic depth of thought and lyrical style. Through a variety of poetic forms and rich imagery, the collection reflects upon themes of nature, love, and the quest for meaning in existence. In "Charmes," Valéry presents a series of poems that delve into the subtleties of perception and the enigmatic nature of the self. Each poem serves as a meditative exploration of various aspects of human emotion and intellect, often intertwining philosophical reflections with vivid depictions of the natural world. As the poet navigates through themes such as the fleeting nature of beauty, the essence of desire, and the existential musings on life and death, the collection showcases Valéry's mastery of language and his ability to evoke deep emotional resonance. The pieces encourage readers to ponder their own existence and the beauty found in both the tangible and intangible aspects of life, ultimately inviting a contemplative engagement with the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k4220077c 20230614115132valry 1926 FR Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr French poetry -- 20th century PQ Text Category: Poetry Category: French Literature 144447 2025-07-28T07:35:00.818328 text/html 143291 2023-06-27T19:47:56 text/html 309231 2025-07-28T07:35:05.685306 application/epub+zip 308920 2025-07-28T07:35:01.844315 application/epub+zip 151682 2025-07-28T07:35:01.321324 application/epub+zip 529646 2025-07-28T07:35:08.185293 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511391 2025-07-28T07:35:05.293298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93486 2025-07-28T07:35:00.023314 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93257 2023-06-27T19:47:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17936 2025-07-28T07:35:08.338247 application/rdf+xml 11880 2025-07-28T07:35:01.525312 image/jpeg 2241 2025-07-28T07:35:01.418327 image/jpeg 35424 2023-06-27T19:47:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 251205 2023-06-27T19:47:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 253059 2025-07-28T07:35:00.833333 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia