Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun was inspired by Stephane Mallarme's poem "The Afternoon of a Faun". The symphony was intended to serve as an illustration and homage to the poem. Interestingly, Stephane Mallarme did not like the idea of his poem converted to a symphony, believing that his poetry was "music enough". Artists. <span />
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
