"The Afternoon of a Faun" is a famous symphonic poem composed by Claude Debussy in 1894. It is inspired by the poem "L'Après-midi d'un faune" by Stéphane Mallarmé, which depicts a faun's sensual daydreams in a lush forest. The music captures the faun's languid and dreamy state, blending rich harmonies and innovative orchestration. The piece is notable for its impressionistic style, which emphasizes mood and atmosphere over traditional structure. It features a famous opening flute solo that sets the tone for the entire work. "The Afternoon of a Faun" has influenced many composers and remains a significant work in the classical music repertoire.