Paul Verlaine Born March 30th

Paul-Marie Verlaine was born March 30th, 1844 in Metz, France. Verlaine was educated in Paris and his firstwork was published at age 23. The poet fell in love with and married Mathilde Maute before casting her aside for fellow bad boy poet Arthur Rimbaud until uncontrolled jealousy and a shot brought their relationship to an end. Sadly, Verlaine's final years were filled with alcoholism and poverty.

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