Poetry:
* Alcools (1913): This collection of poems is considered Apollinaire's masterpiece and a landmark of modernist poetry. It explores themes of love, war, and the modern city with innovative language and imagery.
* Calligrammes (1918): This collection is known for its innovative visual poems, where the words themselves form shapes and images on the page.
* Zone (1913): A long poem exploring the fragmented nature of modern life and the impact of war.
* La Chanson du Mal-Aimé (1913): A collection of poems dealing with themes of love, loss, and alienation.
Plays:
* Les Mamelles de Tirésias (1917): A surrealist play that explores gender roles and the absurdity of life.
* Le Dieu du massacre (1919): A play dealing with themes of war and violence.
Other Works:
* The Cubist Painters (1913): A seminal work on the cubist movement in art.
* The Poet Assassinated (1916): A fictional work exploring the life and death of the poet, Tristan Corbière.
Key Characteristics of Apollinaire's Work:
* Modernism: Apollinaire was a key figure in the modernist movement, embracing experimentation and innovation in form, language, and subject matter.
* Surrealism: His works often explored the irrational and the subconscious, contributing to the development of surrealist aesthetics.
* Formal Innovation: Apollinaire experimented with different poetic forms, including the calligramme and the free verse.
* Themes of War and Modernity: Many of his works reflect the anxieties and challenges of the early 20th century, including the impact of World War I and the rapid pace of modernization.
Apollinaire's work continues to be studied and celebrated today for its originality, its impact on 20th-century literature, and its enduring relevance to contemporary themes.