In a message dated 6/16/01 7:02:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Can anyone help with this reference? I am trying to trace the source of the following - the only clues I have are the title "Les Hirondelles" and a quotation: "car la poete est un viseau mais captif - ses elans se brisent contre un invisible reseau" - written in an old book in a very a shaky hand! I would love to know the source - if possible, (or a translation of the quote!) many thanks maria >> The Poetry Library at Royal Festival Hall has a "Lost Quotations" noticeboard that may be of use... though I don't know how quickly someone might come your aid... http://www.hayward-gallery.org.uk/poetry/