Henri Bergson published 'Time and Free Will' in 1889, where he distinguished between mathematical time and 'durée,' a concept referring to lived, subjective time. His exploration of intuition and consciousness challenged prevailing scientific notions of time and emphasized the importance of personal experience. Bergson's ideas had a profound impact on philosophy, literature, and the arts, influencing thinkers and artists in the early 20th century.

Henri Bergson's publication of 'Time and Free Will' in 1889 influenced the fluidity of time in poetry, particularly in the works of Symbolist and Modernist poets. His ideas on consciousness and temporality inspired writers to experiment with narrative structures and imagery.