Les Fleurs du Mal - Charles Baudelaire
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Les Fleurs du Mal

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Language
French
Published in
Publisher
tredition
Pages
296
ISBN
9783849133276
Charles Baudelaire's Les Fleurs du Mal, first published in 1857, is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that ushered in the era of modern verse. This seminal work navigates the complex interplay between beauty and decay, the sacred and the profane, and the human aspiration for an ideal against the weight of melancholy. Its initial publication led to legal prosecution for indecency, with six poems censored for decades due to their candid exploration of taboo subjects and urban life.

Divided into sections such as "Spleen et Idéal" and "Tableaux Parisiens," the collection traces a profound journey through the human condition, delving into themes of love, loss, intoxication, rebellion, and the pervasive presence of death. Baudelaire's innovative use of language and evocative imagery transforms the mundane and the macabre into art, influencing subsequent generations of poets and solidifying its place as a cornerstone of world literature. This collection offers an unflinching look at the darker aspects of human experience, challenging readers to find beauty where it is least expected.

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Fleurs Du Mal Originally published in 1957
Original language
English
Original publisher Adler'S Foreign Books Incorporated

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