Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1893 - 1897

"Brief aan Philip Zilcken" is a handwritten letter by French Symbolist poet Paul Verlaine, dated between 1893 and 1897. The letter is on display at the Rijksmuseum. Written in French, the letter expresses Verlaine's appreciation for Zilcken's support and his desire to be included in a book of literary criticism. Verlaine's unique handwriting and the letter's content offer a glimpse into the personal life and creative process of one of France's most influential poets.