Alcools by Guillaume Apollinaire
"Alcools" is a collection of poems that explores various themes such as love, loss, and the passage of time. The work is notable for its innovative use of form and syntax, often eschewing traditional punctuation and capitalization. The poems are rich in imagery and symbolism, drawing on a wide range of influences from mythology to modern urban life. The collection is considered a landmark of modernist literature, reflecting the author's unique vision and distinctive poetic voice.
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- Published
- 1913
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
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- 4th on The 50 best French language books from 1900 to today (Le Temps)
- 17th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 25th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- 188th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 2929th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)