French poet and critic (1842-1898). He was a major French symbolist poet, and his work anticipated and inspired several revolutionary artistic schools of the early 20th century, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Futurism. Scarce ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, no date. Untranslated letter to Paul Fort. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning, small spot above signature, and pencil notation to lower left corner. RRAuction COA.