Russian symbolist poet and translator (1867-1942) who became one of the major figures of the Silver Age of Russian Poetry. Rare autograph poem in French, boldly signed below by the author, "Constantin Balmont," one page, 8 x 6, annotated April 14, 1922 in another hand. An untranslated poem by the prominent symbolist poet, beginning: "Une annee s'ecoulera apres une annee, / La vie doit se precipiter." In fine condition, with scattered light foxing.
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