Sentimentalism

by Auguste de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, Joy Setton (Translator)

A spring evening in Paris, a mysterious woman in black, a young poet, a muffled shot. The essence of French romanticism by one of its unsung masters, Villiers de l'Isle Adam. Trials and Tribs admires the writing but does not condone the romantic ethos. Kids, please do not try "the life-long pursuit of sublime love" at home. Trials and Tribs Publishing presents Short and Sweet, a curated collection of concise, compelling and delectable texts for only 99c. "Buy It For A Song, Read It One Ride," that's our motto and what we aim to provide is the perfect bite-size read for any occasion. Read it in one ride, remember it forever. For our other offerings go to trialsandtribs.com

17 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 28, 2013

About the author

Jean-Marie-Mathias-Philippe-Auguste, comte de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam (7 November 1838 – 19 August 1889) was a French symbolist writer.