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*Alcools* is a 1913 poetry collection by French author Guillaume Apollinaire. It is considered a foundational text of literary modernism, notable for its use of free verse and the complete absence of punctuation. The collection includes some of Apollinaire's most famous poems, such as "Zone" and "Le Pont Mirabeau." It is widely studied by scholars and students of French literature and modernist poetry.
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What famous French poet wrote Alcools?
The collection was written by the French author Guillaume Apollinaire and published in 1913. Apollinaire was a highly influential figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde art scene in Paris.
What is stylistically unique about the poetry collection Alcools?
It is considered a foundational text of literary modernism, notable for its complete lack of punctuation and its pioneering use of free verse. Apollinaire removed all punctuation before publication to let the rhythm of the words guide the reader.
When was Apollinaire's Alcools published?
The landmark poetry collection was officially published in 1913. It compiled poems that Guillaume Apollinaire had been writing over the preceding fifteen years.
Does the poetry in Alcools use standard punctuation?
No, Guillaume Apollinaire famously removed all punctuation from the poems in this 1913 collection. He believed that the visual layout of the text and the natural rhythm of the spoken words should dictate the pacing.
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