Inspired by the great tradition of French love poetry, New Directions presents a
beautiful, small gift edition, dedicated to what makes the world go round
In 1853, bursting with emotion, Charles Baudelaire confessed to his muse Madame
Sabatier: "Sometimes, I can find relief only in composing verses for you." Is
there any better way of expressing feelings of passion and longing than with
poetry? The French have excelled at this, resulting in a rich tradition of love
poetry: theirs is the language of love. Filled with devotion and lust,
sensuality and eroticism, fever and overture, these poems showcase some of the
most passionate verses in the French