Plain-chant

"Plain-chant" by Jean Cocteau is a collection of poems published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1923. This lyrical work explores themes of love, existential contemplation, and the relationship between the poet and his muses. Cocteau, a prominent figure in the French artistic sc...

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Main Author: Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59905
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