Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1896

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten letter by the French symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé, dating back to 1896. This letter, written in French, reveals Mallarmé's insightful thoughts on the writing process, particularly the difficulty of achieving perfect expression in art. His words illuminate the struggles of capturing nuanced ideas and emotions in a form that resonates with the reader, providing a glimpse into the mind of a literary master.