The Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire

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Author Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867
Translator Scott, Cyril, 1879-1970
Uniform Title Les Fleurs du Mal. English
Title The Flowers of Evil
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Fleurs_du_mal
Note Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Andrea Ball and Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
Summary "The Flowers of Evil" by Charles Baudelaire is a collection of poems written during the mid-19th century. This seminal work is a cornerstone of French literature and a hallmark of the Symbolist movement, exploring complex themes of beauty, decadence, and mortality. Baudelaire's writing digs deep into the intricacies of human emotions and morality, often scrutinizing the follies of society and the darker undercurrents of existence. The poems within "The Flowers of Evil" traverse various emotions and subjects, presenting a wide array of human experience—from the sublime to the grotesque. Different sections delve into the concept of beauty, the struggles of the artist, and the psychological turmoil of love and loss. Notable poems like "The Sick Muse" and "Hymn to Beauty" evoke rich imagery and provoke deep philosophical thought, often contrasting notions of ecstasy and despair. Throughout this collection, Baudelaire's mastery of language and emotional depth resonates, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives while confronting the eternal question of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French poetry -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 36098
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Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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