Verlaine

[ ver-len ]

noun

1. Paul [pawl], 1844–96, French poet.

Verlaine

/ vɛrlɛn /

noun

1. VerlainePaul18441896MFrenchWRITING: poet Paul (pɔl). 1844–96, French poet. His verse includes Poèmes saturniens (1866), Fêtes galantes (1869) and Romances sans paroles (1874). He was closely associated with Rimbaud and was a precursor of the symbolists

Example Sentences

Verlaine fronted the singular New York band Television, with whom he made two of rock’s most acclaimed albums.

From Los Angeles Times

Their group, the Neon Boys, evolved into Television, with a roster that included Lloyd, drummer Billy Ficca and Hell, a bassist with whom Mr. Verlaine battled over creative control.

From Washington Post

Television’s 1977 debut album, “Marquee Moon,” still reigns as Verlaine’s most significant work — a signature statement that would become a cornerstone of indie-rock.

From New York Times

Tom Verlaine, whose band Television was a pioneer in the New York punk scene of the 1970s, died at 73.

From New York Times

Guitarist Tom Verlaine, who rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene as the frontman of rock band Television, has died at the age of 73.

From BBC