Alicante

Alicante - context Summary

Published in Paroles, 1946

Published in Paroles (1946), the poem appears with no recorded occasion and exemplifies Prévert's compact, conversational lyric. It presents a spare domestic vignette—an orange on the table, a dress on the rug, a lover in bed—using tactile, sensory details to convey intimacy and simple gratitude. As part of Paroles, a collection that emphasizes everyday scenes and plainspoken emotion, the poem's brevity and directness reflect Prévert's aim to make poetry immediate and accessible. Its 1946 publication places it within the postwar moment that helped cement his public reputation.