Paul Verlaine, French poet and writer (born 1844)

Paul-Marie Verlaine was a French poet, writer and critic associated with the Parnassianist, Symbolist and Decadent movements. He is considered one of the paramount exponents of the fin de siècle in French and international poetry.

January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year.