Guillaume APOLLINAIRE - Le Poète assassiné [Cartonnage NRF Paul BONET] - 1947

"Le Poète assassiné" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a notable literary work by the influential French poet and critic. Published here in 1947 with a cover designed by Paul Bonet for the Nouvelle Revue Française (NRF), this edition represents the post-war era's commitment to reviving and honoring modernist French literature. Apollinaire is celebrated for his pioneering role in early 20th-century poetry, known for blending avant-garde techniques such as calligrams and free verse. This book, whose title translates as "The Murdered Poet," refers to Apollinaire himself, who was often regarded as a visionary slain prematurely by war and illness. The NRF editions are prized for their artistic bindings and typographic quality, often appealing to collectors of classical French literature and bibliophiles appreciative of fine book design.