Alfred de Musset (1810-1857) was a French poet, playwright, and novelist, considered one of the most prominent figures of the Romantic movement in France. Born in Paris, Musset was known for his lyrical sensitivity, melancholic introspection, and his ability to express the contradictions of the human soul. His work reflects emotional dilemmas, unrestrained passions, and the existential anguish typical of the Romantic spirit. Musset's work explores themes such as impossible love, disillusionment, loss, and the search for meaning. Among his most notable works are the novel The Confession of a Child of the Century (1836), inspired by his turbulent relationship with the writer George Sand, and plays such as Lorenzaccio (1834) and The Caprices of Marianne (1832), where poetic lyricism is combined with social critique. Alfred de Musset is a central figure in the development of French literature. His poetry, collected in volumes such as Nights (1835-1837), especially The Night in May, expresses existential anguish imbued with beauty and musicality. Musset's influence was significant in both poetry and theater, impacting later generations of French writers like Baudelaire and Verlaine. His ability to bare the human soul with both sensitivity and irony earned him a prominent place among the great Romantics. Despite his personal struggles and bohemian lifestyle, his work achieved a balance between passion and reflection, between despair and art as a form of solace.