Poème : Les mots qui font vivre
Il y a des mots qui font vivre
Et ce sont des mots innocents
Le mot chaleur et le mot confiance
Amour justice et le mot liberté
Le mot enfant et le mot gentillesse
Et certains noms de fleurs et
Certains noms de fruits
Le mot courage et le mot découvrir
Et le mot frère et le mot camarade
Et certains noms de pays de villages
Et certains noms de femmes et d'amis.
Paul Éluard
Poem: The words that bring life
There are words that bring life
And these are innocent words
The word warmth and the word trust
Love justice and the word freedom
The word child and the word kindness
And some names of flowers and
Some fruit names
The word courage and the word discover
And the word brother and the word comrade
And some country names of villages
And some names of women and friends.
Paul Eluard
Paul Éluard was a French poet born on December 14, 1895, in Saint-Denis, France, and he passed away on November 18, 1952, in Charenton-le-Pont, France. He was a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement and is known for his innovative poetry that explored themes of love, politics, and human experience.
Éluard's poetry often employed dreamlike imagery, striking metaphors, and lyrical language to convey complex emotions and ideas. He embraced the Surrealist principle of "automatic writing," allowing his subconscious mind to guide his creative process, resulting in evocative and deeply personal poetry.
Some of Éluard's most notable works include:
1. **"Capitale de la douleur" ("Capital of Pain")**: This collection, published in 1926, explores themes of love, loss, and existential angst. It reflects Éluard's experiences during World War I and his struggles with depression and disillusionment.
2. **"L'Amour la Poésie" ("Love, Poetry")**: This collection, published in 1929, celebrates the transformative power of love and the transcendent nature of poetry. It reflects Éluard's belief in the redemptive qualities of both love and art.
3. **"Les Yeux fertiles" ("Fertile Eyes")**: This collection, published in 1936, explores themes of beauty, desire, and the creative process. It reflects Éluard's fascination with the human gaze and its capacity to perceive and create beauty in the world.
4. **"Poésie ininterrompue" ("Uninterrupted Poetry")**: This collection, published in 1946, showcases Éluard's later work, which delves into themes of hope, resilience, and renewal in the aftermath of World War II. It reflects his commitment to the ideals of freedom, peace, and social justice.
Éluard's poetry continues to be celebrated for its emotional depth, linguistic innovation, and timeless relevance. He remains an influential figure in the world of literature, inspiring generations of poets and readers with his profound exploration of the human condition.