Paul Claudel
French poet and playwright whose Catholic mysticism and use of long verse lines influenced several generations of French poets. The Five Great Odes are his most important poetic work.
Works
- Five Great OdesFrench dramatic poems celebrating the grandeur of human experience and creation
- The Satin SlipperFrench drama of spiritual transformation through love across continents and centuries
- The Tidings Brought to MaryFrench mystery play about grace, incarnation, and redemption in medieval setting
- Art PoetiqueFrench poet's treatise on the art and craft of poetic creation