“Do not write. I am sad, and I would like to die. The beautiful summers without you are like a night without a torch.”

About Marceline Desbordes-Valmore

Poet • French

Marceline Desbordes-Valmore was a celebrated French poet, singer, and actress, recognized as a significant figure in the Romantic movement. Born in Douai, she began her career on the stage before gaining fame for her...