Un inglese a Parigi: Arthur Symons, interlocutore, interprete, studioso e divulgatore del movimento simbolista francese

The essay presents a profile of Arthur Symons, a British literary critic who lived between the 19th and 20th century, and played an influential role as a cultural mediator between English and French literature. In particular, he was a passionate critic and a sharp observer of French Symbolism. This paper gives an account of his presence in France and of his contribution to the understanding of the symbolist poetics in his country. His reception is also discussed, highlighting the importance of rediscovering his pages of literary history and criticism.